Programme Manager

Buuk Infrastructure Limited; Woolpit; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Referral payment £1000 (net)

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the design of offsite utility infrastructure for new project awards. You will liaise with operators, regional teams and customers to ensure designs meet scope, safety and regulatory standards while enabling energisation of projects.

The role requires experience in gas/water/electric/fibre/heat networks, strong communication and engineering credentials, and a flexible approach to hybrid working within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing offsite utilities for gas, water, electric, fibre or heat networks.
• Strong ability to translate technical requirements into practical project designs.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to design offsite infrastructure for new project awards.
• Oversee production of offsite utility designs (HV/LV/Gas/Water/Fibre).
• Coordinate with regional teams to deliver projects through energisation.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation and standards.
• Attend external and internal handover meetings and define scope for onsite work.

Skills

Communication

Engineering background

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

C&G L2 Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 forProgramme Managerwho 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

Liaise with upstream network operators to design offsite infrastructure for new project awards.

Your key responsibilities are

Responsible for producing and/or overseeing the production of offsite / enabling utility designs for new project awards to GTC (HV / LV / Gas / Water and Fibre).

Work with the regional post award team, the Senior Project Manager and the Programme Lead, to deliver excellent customer service and ensure projects progress through to energisation.

Provide a structured hand over of the projects in your portfolio to the onsite MU designer appointed to the project in line with the project programme.

Review off site video / site wide survey to produce an off-site design fit for construction including areas where trial holes may be required for the works to be completed.

Compliance with CDM regulations / NRSWA for the assessment of the physical works.

Identification of any third-party land rights required or section 58 and 85 restrictions for the works.

Attend internal post-award tendering handover meetings with the core team within the assigned region.

Attend external post-award meetings with the customers, discussing the offsite utility designs and defining and agreeing the scope of any onsite work required including (but not restricted to substation locations / OSCP locations / Water Meter and any other plant required to facilitate the works.

Producing design work aligned with the customer requirements as agreed at the initial meeting and reflected in the project program.

Liaise with subject matter experts in the wider Design team to ensure that all network designs are compliant with relevant legislation and standards.

Obtain design proficiency in all utilities which GTC offers.

Any other duties as required by the manager.

Experience/Knowledge

Experience in the design of one of gas, water, electric, fibre, and heat networks.

Experience in designing offsite utilities for new housing/mixed-use developments.

Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Knowledge of CDM Regulations.

Abilities/Skills

Excellent communication skills with emphasis on the ability to translate technical requirements into a project design.

Degree in Engineering Subject or equivalent.

C&G L2 Electrical Power Engineering.

Experience in the design of gas, water, electric, fibre, and heat networks.

Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes.

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.

From the supportive culture and opportunities to grow, our people tell us what they love most about working at BUUK.

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