Electrical Project Manager

NG Bailey Group Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8% contributions

25 days annual leave

Car salary sacrifice (Hybrid/Electric)

Wellbeing days

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Job summary

Freedom are recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to lead fault delivery within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will oversee fault works, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and act as the primary operational contact with the client.

The role requires senior operational experience in cable installation/utilities with LV/HV knowledge and a valid UK driving licence, plus NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications.

Qualifications

• Senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fault works delivery, ensuring 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 client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple fault projects from planning to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet demands.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet contract targets.
• Ensure RAMS and as-built records are completed accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• 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., We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
• 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).

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

We’re always evolving our benefits to ensure we’re attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 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

Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.