Project Manager

Mile Asset Management Limited; Chippenham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Discretionary bonus

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Flexible start/finish

Company sick pay

Job summary

Last Mile Asset Management, a leading UK utilities provider, is seeking a Project Manager (Multi-Utility) for the M4 Corridor (Bath, Chippenham, Swindon, Reading and Oxford). The role is home-based with regular travel to sites and client locations, reporting to the Construction Manager and coordinating with Streetworks, Scheduling and Asset Value teams.

You will drive safety and quality, manage timelines and budgets, oversee multi-utility installations, and ensure clear communication with

Qualifications

• Experience in power distribution networks and/or multi-utility projects.
• Solid construction site knowledge and hands-on delivery experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Safety and Quality - Take ownership of project safety standards and quality assurance, ensuring all work meets regulatory and company expectations.
• Deliver Projects Successfully - Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule, with accurate financial forecasting.
• Coordinate Multi-Utility Works - Plan and oversee all aspects of multi-utility installations—including jointing, substation/PRI setups, excavation, reinstatement, commissioning, and energisation.
• Communicate and Collaborate - Maintain clear communication with internal teams (Streetworks, Scheduling, Asset Value), external stakeholders (Local Authorities, Network Owners), and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Stay Organised and Proactive - Keep systems and databases updated, prepare essential documentation (Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, Method Statements), manage materials procurement, and participate in monthly project reviews.

Skills

Power distribution networks

Multi-utility project delivery

Construction site knowledge

MS Office / IT systems

Job description

Project Manager (Multi-Utility) – M4 Corridor (Bath, Chippenham, Swindon, Reading and Oxford)

Join a forward-thinking utilities provider that’s committed to innovation and excellence. Last Mile delivers high-quality, multi-utility solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, as a safety-first connection provider. With our Project Management team expanding, we’re looking for a driven Project Manager (Multi-Utility) to help us deliver outstanding network connections. As a Project Manager (Multi-Utility), you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with a collaborative team - including Trainee and Senior Project Managers, and key internal departments like Streetworks, Scheduling, and Asset Value. You’ll report directly to our Construction Manager and play a vital part in shaping the success of our operations. This is a home-based role with regular travel to sites, offices, and client locations in and around the M4 Corridor. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for career development, with a clear pathway to becoming a Senior Project Manager.

What’s in it for you as a Project Manager (Multi-Utility)?

• Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.


• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays


• Holiday buy scheme


• Discretionary bonus


• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)


• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme


• Up to 7% employer pension contribution


• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)


• Refer a friend incentive


• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform


• Employee assistance programme


• Car allowance


• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*


• Private medical insurance*


• Company sick pay**


• Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period

Your responsibilities as a Project Manager (Multi-Utility)

• Lead with Safety and Quality - Take ownership of project safety standards and quality assurance, ensuring all work meets regulatory and company expectations.


• Deliver Projects Successfully - Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule, with accurate financial forecasting.


• Coordinate Multi-Utility Works - Plan and oversee all aspects of multi-utility installations—including jointing, substation/PRI setups, excavation, reinstatement, commissioning, and energisation.


• Communicate and Collaborate - Maintain clear communication with internal teams (Streetworks, Scheduling, Asset Value), external stakeholders (Local Authorities, Network Owners), and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.


• Stay Organised and Proactive - Keep systems and databases updated, prepare essential documentation (Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, Method Statements), manage materials procurement, and participate in monthly project reviews.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience in power distribution networks and/or multi-utility projects, with a strong background in managing multiple sites and teams.


• Solid construction site knowledge and hands‑on project delivery experience.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Relevant certifications including SMSTS, ECS/CSCS, First Aid, Manual Handling, and NRSWA Supervisor.

About us

Last Mile is one of the largest last‑mile multi‑utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure. With a proven history of delivering multi‑utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre. With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward‑thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow. Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one‑stop shop’ for new utility connections. We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.