Project Manager – Power Infrastructure
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing infrastructure business, delivering projects across the Power sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a background in civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure who enjoys managing projects from initial planning through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
- Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets and resource requirements.
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
- Monitor project progress against agreed timescales, costs and quality standards.
- Ensure all project activities comply with health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams.
- Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and changes.
- Monitor project costs, prepare progress reports and manage commercial performance.
- Attend site meetings and travel to project locations as required.
- Ensure project documentation, records and handover information are maintained accurately.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure or a related construction sector.
- Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
- Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, health and safety, and quality management.
- Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work away from home as project requirements dictate.
- Relevant industry qualifications, such as SMSTS, alongside a recognised project management or construction qualification, would be advantageous.
- Previous experience on National Grid or other high-voltage utility projects would be desirable. Relevant competencies or authorisations, such as National Grid Person (Substations), BESC/AME, or Competent/Authorised Person status, would be an advantage.
Benefits:
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- 24 days' annual leave plus a Christmas shutdown.
- Continued professional development, with training costs covered.
- Yearly appraisals and progression opportunities.
- Opportunity for a Project Manager to develop their career within the growing Power and infrastructure sector.