Project Manager

80630 - Project Manager

This Project Manager will report to the Client Delivery Manager and will work within UKPN Services - Central Delivery Team based in our Elephant and Castle office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £80,574 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.

Close Date: 23/04/2025

We also provide the following additional benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid.
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%).
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan.
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes.
• Occupational Health support.
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

To project manage UKPN Services projects within the Central Delivery team (including substation installation, substation upgrades & cabling works) ensuring successful pre and post contract management of all projects on time, budget and safely to exceed customer expectations. To complete project management through the full life cycle of the project from initial enquiry through to post investment appraisal following the UK Power Networks Services governance and control process.

Principal Accountabilities

• Primary focus and commitment to Safety, the Stay Safe program, and general organisation principles of Safety, Health & Environment policy and practice.
• Monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to help maintain high safety standards in project delivery.
• Project programme management to a high level of safety and quality.
• Manage client project requirements and exceed in client delivery expectations.
• Manage projects throughout their lifecycle from enquiry, through tender/quotation and on to completion following project processes.
• Liaison with all disciplines within the UKPN Services Central Delivery team to provide an appropriate strategy to deliver a successful project and exceed client expectations.
• Manage the financial control of projects, ensuring the prompt delivery of planned works and profit margins.
• Ensure design and construction compliance following CDM regulation.
• Contract management following NEC 3 or equivalent.
• Manage workload. Take full responsibility and ownership of the success and quality of projects.
• An understanding of HV and LV networks would be advantageous.
• A can-do and customer-friendly attitude is important.
• Professional reporting and presentation to UK Power Networks senior management.
• Produce and manage ITT with procurement activities.

Qualifications

A HNC in Electrical Engineering (or similar) is the preferred requirement; however, applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and a record of accomplishment in either project management or electrical distribution infrastructures (design or construction) would be welcomed.

Understanding of NRSWA / Street Works.

NEBOSH.

PRINCE2 or APM (PMQ).

An understanding and use of Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Experience in HV, DC, LV, project works including DNO Networks, the London Underground environment and EV infrastructures.

Experience of the Project Governance and Control process and commercial awareness would be advantageous and team/people management experience.

Experience of Primavera planning package would be preferable.

Personal Characteristics

• Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of project managers and support staff.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience developing relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Willing to challenge and be different rather than accepting the status quo.

Health & Safety Requirements

Must be committed to the General Safety Policy statement, Zero Harm and any related safety programmes. Must be aware of your contribution, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to help maintain high safety standards.

Must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to your post and comply with the necessary statutory requirements. These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act and associated regulations. Ensure that the services provided in your area comply with all relevant safety and legal requirements.