Project Manager

Last Mile Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Project Manager to oversee multi-utility projects in London. This role is pivotal in ensuring project safety, quality, and compliance while managing timelines and budgets effectively. With a commitment to employee development and a structured progression plan, this opportunity offers a clear pathway to advance your career. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, including generous holiday allowances and a range of attractive benefits. If you have the drive to excel in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years

Discretionary bonus

EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)

Refer a friend incentive

Wagestream

Employee assistance programme

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing multiple utilities projects across different locations.
• Proficient in overseeing project safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project safety, quality, and compliance to meet industry standards.
• Manage project delivery and control timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Multi-Utility Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Budget Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:00

Competitive

Working Hours:

37

Location:

London

Closing Date:

25/05/2025

Job Category:

Construction and Project Management

Company:

UKPS

Contractual Base:

Remote / Home-based

Job Introduction

Project Manager – London

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence.At UKPS (part of the Last Mile Group), we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector.Our London team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Multi-Utility Project Manager to join us.

As a Project Manager at UKPS, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of multi-utility network connections for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.Working closely with a collaborative team—including Trainee and Senior Project Managers, as well as key internal teams such as Streetworks, Scheduling, and Asset Value—you’ll report directly to the Construction Manager.

At UKPS, we’re committed to developing our people.With a structured development plan designed to fast-track your progression, this role offers a clear pathway to becoming a Senior Project Manager.

Your home will be your primary place of work, with regular travel required to construction sites, client offices, and our regional offices to support project delivery and collaboration.

What’s in it for you as a Project Manager?

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
• 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
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• 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:

• Oversee project safety, quality, and compliance, ensuring all work meets industry standards and regulations.
• Manage project delivery by planning and supervising multi-utility works, including jointing, substation installation, excavation, commissioning, and energisation.
• Control project timelines and budgets, producing financial forecasts and maintaining project programmes to ensure on-time and cost-effective completion.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including local authorities, network owners, and internal teams, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Handle project documentation and logistics, preparing work instructions, risk assessments, procuring materials, and managing final connections.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experienced in managing multiple utilities projects across different locations.
• Experienced in managing internal and external site-based workforce.

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Project Manager?Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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 take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

Working through our operating companiesUKPS (in South of England and Wales),Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption businessLast Mile Asset Management , we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.