Electrical Faults Project Manager - Power Distribution

NG Bailey Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8%

25 days annual leave

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing & volunteer days

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible benefits (Dental, Gym, Travel

Personal development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey Group's Freedom division is recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to lead fault-related works for the Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will drive safe, efficient delivery of fault response and repair across the North-East region.

The role demands strong leadership, knowledge of LV/HV networks and a track record in regulated utilities, with a UK driving licence and a NEBOSH/IOSH qualification.

Qualifications

• Senior operational experience in cable installation/utilities/power distribution.
• Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks in DNO environments.
• Experience with faults processes in regulated utilities.
• Proven leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and experience in contract management.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fault works, ensuring delivery to specification, on time and within budget.
• Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Act as the main operational contact with Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple fault projects from planning through energisation to handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to meet contract targets.
• Ensure timely RAMS and as-built documentation.
• Liaise with authorities, subcontractors and stakeholders to support delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Faults processes

LV/HV cables

Team management

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH Health & Safety

UK Driving Licence

Job description

NG Bailey Group's Freedom division is recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to lead fault-related works for the Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will drive safe, efficient delivery of fault response and repair across the North-East region.

The role demands strong leadership, knowledge of LV/HV networks and a track record in regulated utilities, with a UK driving licence and a NEBOSH/IOSH qualification.