Civils Field Manager – North East Projects Lead

Freedom; Washington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Car allowance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Freedom is recruiting a Civils Field Manager in Washington (covering the North East Region) to oversee the delivery of Service Upgrades for Northern Powergrid. You’ll coordinate site activities, lead Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Operatives, and ensure work is safe, on time and to high standards.

You will liaise with Northern Powergrid, manage multiple projects, and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on safety, quality and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational civil excavations, cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day delivery of Service Upgrade projects across the Northern Powergrid network.
• Lead and manage Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives across multiple projects.
• Ensure projects delivered safely, to specification, within budget and in line with programme requirements.
• Act as a key operational contact for Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.
• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational demands.
• Monitor contract performance and KPIs, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all site activities.

Skills

Civil operations

Leadership

Client management

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Freedom is recruiting a Civils Field Manager in Washington (covering the North East Region) to oversee the delivery of Service Upgrades for Northern Powergrid. You’ll coordinate site activities, lead Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Operatives, and ensure work is safe, on time and to high standards.

You will liaise with Northern Powergrid, manage multiple projects, and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on safety, quality and cost control.