Project Manager

Network Plus; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services company in Lancaster is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee operational and financial performance of contracts. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations, manage resources efficiently, and lead a motivated team. Ideal candidates will have experience in utilities, strong management, and communication skills along with relevant qualifications. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage resources and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is compliant with regulations and client specifications.
• Control documentation and assess risks associated with operations.
• Manage resources like labor, materials, and plant effectively.

Skills

Experience of working in Utilities

Good verbal communication skills

Good management skills

Financial and commercial awareness

Good Computer Skills – emails, Word, Excel etc.

Education

Supervisor Street works qualification

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Description

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the contract; delivering the work safely, on time, in budget and to our Client’s expectations.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Ensure all work within the contract under your control are carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations, while working to maximize the profitability of the contract and ensuring satisfaction of contractual requirements
• Ensure compliance with the client’s authorisation requirements and specifications, with the company standards of service and quality systems
• Control documentation, working closely with the back-office support team
• Ensure that the health and safety competence of sub-contract organisation and direct labour are assessed prior to commencing work
• Assess the risk associated with our operations and ensure that the correct site-specific method statements and risk assessments are compiled in advance of works
• Have a keen eye on the commercials of the contract, making sure we can deliver for our clients and maintain profitability
• Manage all resources e.g. labour, materials and plant
• Take pride in our delivery, and make repeat business a measure of success
• Demand safety and competence, including training requirements, and push for improvement in all teams
• Manage and motivate a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example
• Have an ordered approach to the development of the people in your area

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of working in Utilities
• Supervisor Street works qualification
• Health & Safety qualification an advantage
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good management skills
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Good Computer Skills – emails, Word, Excel etc.
• Clean Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.