Electrical Project Manager

Freedom; Washington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Personal development programme

Job summary

Freedom is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Washington, England, to oversee the delivery of electrical fault works within their contract with Northern Powergrid. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in utilities and power distribution, alongside a relevant Health & Safety qualification. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and development programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for fault works, ensuring delivery to specification.
• Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Act as the main operational contact with Northern Powergrid.

Skills

Leadership and team management skills

Client and stakeholder management

Commercial awareness and contract management

Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks

Understanding of fault processes

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)

Job description

Electrical Project Manager (Faults)

Location: North‑East England

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of Faults work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of fault response and repair works across the region.

Key Deliverables

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations for 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, maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple fault projects from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to meet contract performance targets.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation, including RAMS and as‑built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
• Understanding of faults processes within a regulated utility environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
• Streetworks knowledge.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).

Benefits

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme