Overhead Lines Project Manager

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

Description

Department: Regulated Power

Location: Shinfield

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Office & Site Based

Regular Travel

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

Join OCU and play a key role in delivering overhead line infrastructure projects that support the UK's growing electricity network. As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from initial award through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, commercially successful, and completed in line with client expectations.

Working across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks, you'll collaborate with planners, operational teams, clients, and stakeholders to coordinate complex programmes of work and drive successful project outcomes. If you're looking for a role where you can influence delivery, build strong client relationships, and contribute to major power infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Lead the delivery of overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation through to completion.


• Develop and maintain project programmes to ensure contractual milestones and customer connection dates are achieved.


• 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, implementing solutions to protect delivery targets.


• Ensure project information, documentation, and management systems are accurately maintained and updated.


• Drive commercial and operational performance to achieve programme, quality, and financial objectives.

Essential

• Experience delivering projects within the electrical distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure sector.


• Strong understanding of electrical construction and network delivery environments.


• Experience managing projects operating 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.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.


• Bonus if you hold a recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent.


• It would be great if you hold current or previous DNO authorisations.


• It would be great if you have NRSWA Supervisor accreditation.


• Experience working within DNO, ICP, or electrical distribution delivery environments would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long‑term career within OCU Group.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].