Multi Utility Project Manager - Post Award

Buuk Infrastructure Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of living pay review

Pension up to 10%

33 days holiday (+2)

Maternity/paternity/adoption pay

£1000 referral bonus

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure is seeking a Multi Utility Project Manager - Post Award to lead offsite enabling works, liaise with customers and manage costs, delivering projects to schedule across the UK.

The role requires strong leadership, programme management experience in utility networks and a proactive approach to post-award activities within a hybrid/remote UK setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the offsite enabling works team and manage post-award processes.
• Chair post-award meetings and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders within timescales.
• Control target cost for off-site works and monitor against budget with Finance.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

MS Project

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Multi Utility Project Manager - Post Award.

Job Location: Home Additional Location Information: Durham, Newcastle Salary: Competitive Contract type: Permanent Posting End Date: 07/10/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

GTC, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Multi Utility Project Manager - Post Awardwho would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

Purpose of this role

Responsible for the programme management for all projects assigned to you including but not restricted to customer liaison, cost management and delivery of the off-site enabling works in line with an agreed delivery program with the customers.

Your key responsibilities are

• Leadership of the offsite enabling works team consisting of Post Award Programme Lead and Nominated Designer for the projects assigned.
• Ensuring proactive management of Post Award processes, including facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders within agreed timescales from acceptance of a new contract to GTC and throughout the programme of delivery.
• Take ownership of all post award meetings, chair them and make sure the dates are all agreed and accepted by all parties internal and external.
• Co-ordination of the physical off-site works required by various contractors.
• Responsible for the target cost of the off-site works being delivered by the contractor(s).
• Target cost v out turn cost monitoring on all projects in conjunction with the Project Finance Team.
• Review and approval of contractor invoices and variations to the works where applicable.
• Handover of the project to the On-Site MU Project Manager when all utilities are commissioned.
• Accountable for producing and updating a Project Programme for your portfolio of projects.
• Accountable for all Health and Safety matters relating to the Installation and working of all networks, including all incident investigation, and reporting, including closure of corrective actions.
• Accountable for the off-site construction and the post award activities to achieve design approvals / legal conclusions for all projects assigned to you.
• Responsible for overseeing the initial and ongoing site meetings to ensure timely progression of works, including where necessary any handover pack.
• Responsible for overseeing the project management of network construction including material control and take offs.
• Attend and proactively participate internal planning & coordination meetings ensuring updates are delivered with the plan for the works and projects you are responsible for.
• Accountable for the provision of excellence in Customer Service reflected in the CES score for enabling and post award works.
• Assist Senior Project Manager in people management matters where required.
• Assist in ensuring maintenance and compliance to WIRS / GIRS / NERS / MURS and other accreditations held by group.
• Ensure that all relevant information is recorded accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the latest company procedures, legislation, and industry skills on all aspects of day-to-day work.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Operations Director or Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• NRSWA Supervisory Card.
• SHEA cards.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience and a working knowledge of current Legislation, Technical Standards & Specifications, Codes of Practice and Recommendations relating to all Gas, Electricity, Fibre & Water Distribution Systems.
• Experience in the Utility environment with significant knowledge in Multi Utility New Housing Works.
• Previous experience in Project and Program Management for a portfolio of works.
• Programme Management.

Abilities/Skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Desirable

• One of the following: Senior Authorised Person (electric) or NCO3 (water) qualifications.
• Project Manager qualification IPM or Prince2 practitioner.
• Fibre Experience.
• Civil Experience.
• Experienced user of MS Project or similar.
• Cost management experience.

Conditions of Employment

You will hold a driving licence.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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