LV Project Manager

Ipsum; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager in Northampton to oversee electrical engineering projects. The role includes leadership, contract management, and ensuring compliance with safety and financial targets. The position offers competitive rates, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience.
• Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and maintenance projects for underground and overhead networks up to 66kV.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Lead a team and communicate with clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

Education

City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 in Electrical Engineering

Grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths

Tools

CRM System - Crown

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Northampton (Hybrid)

Competitive Rates + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Role

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Northampton on a NGED Contract

You will be responsible for providing strong leadership, contract management, project delivery, and strategic planning - Ensuring safety, financial and operational targets are met or exceeded, maintaining exceptional customer service levels throughout each project - Low Voltage - construction, maintenance and repair of the underground and overhead network up to 66kV. Programming and monitoring of immediate work colleagues, switching up to 66kV, the issuing of appropriate safety documentation.

This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check

What you will be doing:

Project Management of construction, maintenance and repair of the underground and overhead network up to 66kV / distribution substations / and construction alteration of overhead lines and associated plant.

Operate in full compliance with Ipsum Power and NGED Policies, Procedures, and Instructions

Survey and quote individual projects based on a contract schedules/ and pricing structures

Management of site staff, sub-contractors, vehicles, equipment, and issues arising from sites

Day to day customer facing discussions and arrangements

Actively monitor performance of all site staff including subcontractors with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment

Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented.

Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements.

Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner.

Ensure Ipsum Power policies and improvement action plans are effectively implemented, monitored, and audited.

What you will bring:

Proven Project Management experience

City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 /or equivalent Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Level 3 City & Guilds 2339

Grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in both subjects

Knowledge / or experience of CRM System - Crown (preferable not essential)

Excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude and be able to cope in pressured situations often working to tight deadlines

Professional, customer focused with a good standard of verbal and numerical reasoning

Excellent time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline

You must be able to work on your own initiative as part of a small team and be capable of making on the spot decisions as required.

What's In It For You?

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job you're starting a career with real support behind it.

Your Benefits Package Includes:

Career Progression - Opportunities to earn professional qualifications and recognised accreditations

Health & Wellbeing -

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Mental health support & counselling services

Occupational health guidance

Smart Benefits That Save You Money -

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Personal Pension Plan

Buy up to 5 extra holiday days each year

Everyday Perks -

Big brand discounts: supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Life Beyond Work -

Active local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

Flexible working options (where possible)

Equal Opportunities

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.

Recruitment Agencies - Please note, we do not accept speculative CVs or terms from third parties.

L1Indeed