MULTI-UTILITY PROJECT MANAGER

The Labour Desk Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities firm in Watford is seeking a Multi-Utility Project Manager to lead utility projects across water, electric, gas, and civils. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in delivering electrical infrastructure projects and strong civils knowledge, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a real impact in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering NERS-accredited electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background with a Self-Lay Provider (SLP) or Independent Connections Provider (ICP).
• Strong civils knowledge: reinstatement, cable/pipe laying, utility installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multi-utility projects (water, electric, gas, civils).
• Manage project programmes, procurement, RAMS, work instructions, and final connections.
• Ensure compliance with WIRS, NERS, and GIRS standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Civils knowledge

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Multi-Utility Project Manager - Watford

Salary: £70,000 + car + bonus scheme

Contract: Permanent (contract option considered)

Start Date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Utility Project Manager to join a rapidly growing utilities business in Watford. This is an exciting time to come on board, with strong growth, a solid pipeline of work, and the chance to shape how projects are delivered as the company scales.

This role will see you lead utility projects across water, electric, gas, and civils, with a particular focus on electrical infrastructure and civils (including substations). You\'ll work closely with the senior team, managing projects from planning through to final connections.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of multi-utility projects (water, electric, gas, civils)
• Managing project programmes, procurement, RAMS, work instructions, and final connections
• Ensuring compliance with WIRS, NERS, and GIRS standards
• Coordinating with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, IGTs, water companies, and subcontractors
• Monitoring performance, budgets, and quality across projects
• Supporting continuous improvement and the rollout of new project delivery systems

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record delivering NERS-accredited electrical infrastructure projects
• Background with a Self-Lay Provider (SLP) or Independent Connections Provider (ICP)
• Strong civils knowledge: reinstatement, cable/pipe laying, utility installations
• Working knowledge of WIRS, NERS, and GIRS frameworks
• Skilled in managing stakeholders, teams, and end-to-end delivery
• Confident overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality standards

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a growing business where your experience will make a real impact. You'll be joining a fast-moving, close-knit team that values collaboration, initiative, and high standards. If you're motivated by delivering quality projects and want to play a key role in shaping how a business develops, this role is for you.

Location: This is primarily an office-based role in Watford, with regular site travel and some flexibility for home working