Senior Project Manager

OCU; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team, focusing on planning and executing renewable power projects. This role offers the chance to shape your career while working in a supportive environment that values academic growth and diversity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly in electrical distribution, and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Support for academic growth

Caring and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management of 132kV GIS schemes.
• Experience managing health and safety and commercial aspects of projects.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management tools and software

Job description

Job Description

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

About the job

Are you looking for a career where you can develop and grow? Perhaps you are ready for the next step? A real chance to define your career the way you want?

The Senior Project Manager is a critical role within the project delivery team, reporting directly to the Operations Manager and responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of assigned projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

The Senior Project Manager will lead project teams, manage subcontractors, and act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Why should you consider this role?

• Opportunity to drive and shape your career the way you see fit
• Opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of renewable / power projects
• Work with a company that will support academic growth
• Caring and supportive company culture

Experience you need to be considered?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications or extensive industry experience may be considered.
• Proven experience in project management of 132kV GIS schemes within electrical distribution.
• Experience managing health and safety, commercial, and operational aspects of projects.
• rack record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

As a person, we would love it if:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Financial acumen and understanding of project cost control.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.

What happens next?

If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and some more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a real simple interview process.

1. Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager - An opportunity for you both to find out more about each other.
2. An in person meeting to see where you will be working.

That's it! Your bright future with us begins.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.