Overhead Line Projects Manager – Electrical Distribution

OCU; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career progression

Career acceleration

Job summary

OCU in Shinfield is seeking a Project Manager to lead overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation to completion. You will coordinate programmes, manage resources and outages, and build strong client relationships to deliver to time, budget, and safety standards.

You will work across LV, 11kV and 33kV networks, engage with planners, operations teams, clients and stakeholders, and manage reporting, risks and CDM/NRSWA compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in electrical distribution/utilities sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and NRSWA requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes to achieve milestones and client dates.
• Coordinate resources, outages, and teams to maximise efficiency and performance.
• Build relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders throughout the project.
• Manage reporting, updates, and contractual requirements to client expectations.
• Monitor risks and issues, implementing solutions to protect targets.
• Maintain project documentation and management systems accurately.
• Drive commercial and operational performance to meet programme and financial goals.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Driving licence

CDM regulations

NRSWA

Team collaboration

Education

PRINCE2 qualification

Job description

OCU in Shinfield is seeking a Project Manager to lead overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation to completion. You will coordinate programmes, manage resources and outages, and build strong client relationships to deliver to time, budget, and safety standards.

You will work across LV, 11kV and 33kV networks, engage with planners, operations teams, clients and stakeholders, and manage reporting, risks and CDM/NRSWA compliance.