Overhead Line Project Lead — Power Infrastructure

OCU Group; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Shinfield is seeking an OHL Project Manager to lead overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, and commercial success while meeting client expectations.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage programmes, monitor risks, maintain project documentation, and build strong client relationships across LV, 11kV and 33kV networks, with regular travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within electrical distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction and network delivery environments.
• Experience managing projects under CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes to meet contractual milestones and customer connection dates.
• Coordinate resources, operational teams, and outage requirements to maximise efficiency and project performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, customers, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project reporting, programme updates, and contractual requirements in line with client expectations.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and constraints; implement solutions to protect delivery targets.
• Ensure project information, documentation, and management systems are maintained and updated.
• Drive commercial and operational performance to achieve programme, quality, and financial objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Multi-priority management

MS Office

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

PRINCE2 or equivalent (bonus)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

OCU Group in Shinfield is seeking an OHL Project Manager to lead overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, and commercial success while meeting client expectations.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage programmes, monitor risks, maintain project documentation, and build strong client relationships across LV, 11kV and 33kV networks, with regular travel as required.