Civils Project Lead – Service Upgrades

CIH International Housing Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with up to 8% employer contrib

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/EV

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Flexible benefits including Dental/Gym

Travel Insurance

Tax Free Bikes

Personal development programme

Job summary

Freedom is recruiting a Civils Project Manager to lead civils service upgrades for the North East region, coordinating with Northern Powergrid. Based in Washington, you will manage multiple projects from planning through energisation, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong client relationships and compliance with HSQE standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational or project management role within civil excavations, cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering and utility construction works.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day civils service upgrade works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Act as the main operational point of contact with Northern Powergrid.
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects from planning through energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project requirements.

Skills

Civil excavations

Utilities

Project management

Team leadership

Client management

Commercial awareness

Health & safety (NEBOSH/IOSH)

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Freedom is recruiting a Civils Project Manager to lead civils service upgrades for the North East region, coordinating with Northern Powergrid. Based in Washington, you will manage multiple projects from planning through energisation, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong client relationships and compliance with HSQE standards.