Major Projects Manager (South)

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Wideopen is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee electrical infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing a multifunctional team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading business development efforts. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in electrical engineering and project management, with strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

Virtual GP

Salary Finance scheme

High street discounts

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting teams in a demanding customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to build good working relationships within ESM Power and with external clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multifunctional team for electrical infrastructure projects.
• Ensure installation and commissioning of systems up to 132kV.
• Report on progress, costs, and risks throughout construction.

Skills

Management skills

Knowledge of electrical networks

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Minimum Level 4 (HNC) Electrical Engineering Qualification

Degree level qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

To manage a multifunctional team of directly and indirectly employed staff, including project managers, site managers, commercial, planning personnel and site teams; focused on constructing electrical infrastructure projects from LV through to 132KV. The position holder will be responsible for communicating with clients, the DNO, TNO, manufacturers, suppliers and the construction team to ensure that the construction process runs smoothly and meets the relevant standards applicable. The role will contribute to business development efforts and support tendering and construction teams. Work closely with the Design team to develop and deliver a portfolio of circa £20m/year in value. Develop new and innovative ways of delivering services to improve safety, quality, project margins, and delivery timescales.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Managing a team of directly employed and indirectly employed operational, construction and technical specialists.
• Overall responsibility for the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment/systems up to and including 132kV, ensuring that project milestones are met in accordance with budget.
• Ensuring electrical operations are conducted to ESM's and third-party safety rules when applicable.
• Ensure the required tools and equipment are available to support operational and construction activities.
• Timely reporting/communication on progress, costs and risks as they evolve.
• Input to project programmes and monitoring of same throughout construction.
• Creation and sign-off of teams/third party construction scope and/or programmes, and monitoring to ensure works are delivered on time and cost, safely.
• Monitoring, control, and communication of work outside of scope that would be a chargeable variation.
• Producing monthly reports detailing progress on each scheme.
• Work with Business Development team to assist with estimates and tenders.
• Managing competence, training, authorisation and auditing of operational and construction resource.
• Working with Network Operators/Owners (IDNOs, DNOs, TNOs and Private Network operator/owners) to determine and agree responsibilities and scope of works.
• Ensuring contestable works are constructed in accordance with the relevant DNO and/or TNO policies and standards, including witness of commissioning activities by the DNO and/or TNO where required. Ensure the continued growth of the Major Projects business in conjunction with the company business plan through strong collaboration with the business development commercial directors and their teams.
• Demonstrate effective SHE leadership and promote a strong SHE culture. Manage safety through early development incorporating life cycle designs that minimise risk to personnel.

Job Context / Key Challenges

The postholder will be a Senior Project Manager with responsibility for the delivery of a portfolio of major projects. Ensure safety, business, commercial, and operational objectives and KPIs are met through clear communications and leadership.

Dimensions

Safety: Lead by example on construction and operational safety during electrical construction/installation activities.

Customer service: Deliver construction/installation activities to internal and external clients within budget and timelines.

People: managing a team of circa 6 direct employees and construction providers. Liaison with customers, contractors, colleagues and clients at all levels.

Qualifications And Experience

The person required will be highly mobile, motivated, knowledgeable with practical knowledge of electrical network operational practices and the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment and commercially astute. Proven track record of supporting teams in a demanding customer-focused environment. Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines. Ability to build good working relationships within ESM Power and with external clients.

Essential Qualifications, Skills/Criteria

• Minimum Level 4 (HNC) Electrical Engineering Qualification. Degree level qualification desirable.
• Demonstrable high-level knowledge of electrical networks standards, policies and procedures for installation and commissioning of equipment up to 132kV.
• Management qualification and/or practical knowledge of managing a team of at least 5 people desirable.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Pro-active, self-starter, enthusiastic, flexible and able to motivate staff.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Personal Characteristics

• Supportive team player with ability to interact with both technical and commercially oriented staff.
• Strong organizational and work management skills.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills with ability to engage with staff at all levels.
• Versatile, adaptable, eager to learn and develop others.
• Attention to detail, ability to resolve engineering problems cost-effectively and in a technically appropriate manner, with focus on value engineering.

Benefits

Our market-leading offering provides benefits including virtual GP, Salary Finance scheme (access to earned pay before payday for a small fee), enhancement options through Choices (flexible holiday, insurance, dental, technology purchases), MiDeals high street discounts, cycle-to-work, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn, and Mitie Matching Share Plan. Recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly prizes and potential annual top prize of £10,000. Diverse training and development opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, contact Safi Hasan at [e-mail].

Since 1987, Mitie has 76,000 employees and operates globally across facilities management and professional services. We are the UK’s leading facilities management company.

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