Multi-Utility Project Manager

UKPS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UKPS is seeking a Multi-Utility Project Manager to oversee a range of utility projects. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, and timely project delivery while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. Benefits include generous holiday entitlements, flexible working options, and opportunities for career advancement within a leading utilities company.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Discretionary bonus

Flexible work times

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility projects including electric, gas, and water services.
• Proven track record in overseeing multiple projects across different locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and comply with industry standards.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and prepare essential project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Safety Management

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Multi-Utility Project Manager – Leicester

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At UK Power Solutions (UKPS), part of the Last Mile Group, we’re proud to deliver high-quality, multi-utility solutions across the sector. As our Midlands team continues to grow, we’re excited to invite a talented and driven individual to join us as a Multi-Utility Project Manager.

As a Multi-Utility Project Manager, you’ll report to the Regional Construction Manager and take full ownership of delivering a diverse portfolio of utility projects including Electric, Gas & Water services and network connections serving residential, mixed-use, and industrial customers

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At UKPS, we’re passionate about career progression. We’ve built a strong track record of fast-tracking our high-performing Project Managers into Senior Project Manager roles, offering clear development pathways and ongoing support to help you thrive.

What’s in it for you as a Multi-Utility Project Manager?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down, discretionary bonus and a flexible approach to work.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Multi-Utility Project Manager:

• Project Delivery & Safety - Take full responsibility for the safety, quality, and timely delivery of multi-utility projects. Ensure all works are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with industry standards and health & safety requirements.
• Project Management & Supervision - Plan and oversee all project activities including substation/PRI installation, mains laying/jointing, service connections, highway excavation and reinstatement, commissioning, and energisation.
• Stakeholder Communication - Maintain robust and transparent communication with both internal and external stakeholders including clients, UKPS teams, local authorities, and network owners to ensure smooth project coordination and delivery.
• Documentation & Compliance - Prepare and maintain essential project documentation including work instructions, risk assessments, method statements, and monthly project reviews. Keep internal systems and databases up to date for accurate tracking.
• Commercial & Resource Management - Control project budgets and own your project P&L. Support operational planning and programme management to align project objectives to ensure projects are delivered to budget.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous experience of power distribution networks and/or multi-utility experience.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects across different locations.
• Experienced in managing internal and external site-based workforce.

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Multi-Utility Project Manager? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest multi-utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

Working through our operating companies UKPS (in the Midlands, South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

For further enquiries contact – [e-mail] or visit our website www.lastmile-group.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Utilities

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