Overhead Line Project Lead – Electrical Distribution

OCU; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Project Manager to deliver overhead line infrastructure projects across LV, 11kV and 33kV networks in the UK. You will own projects from award through to completion, ensuring safety, commercial success, and alignment with client expectations.

Based in Shinfield, the role requires strong delivery experience in electrical distribution, superb stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex programmes, outages and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in electrical distribution/utilities sectors.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Experience with CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of NRSWA.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes to meet milestones and dates.
• Coordinate resources, outages, and teams to maximise efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project reporting and contractual requirements.
• Monitor risks and implement solutions to protect delivery targets.
• Ensure documentation and management systems are up to date.
• Drive commercial and operational performance to meet programme and quality targets.

Skills

Electrical project delivery

Stakeholder management

Project management experience

CDM regulations

NRSWA knowledge

MS Office

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OCU is seeking a Project Manager to deliver overhead line infrastructure projects across LV, 11kV and 33kV networks in the UK. You will own projects from award through to completion, ensuring safety, commercial success, and alignment with client expectations.

Based in Shinfield, the role requires strong delivery experience in electrical distribution, superb stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex programmes, outages and reporting.