Project Manager

Mile Asset Management Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bonus potential

Cycle to work scheme

Pension contribution up to 7%

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Last Mile is recruiting a Project Manager to lead multi-utility infrastructure projects from award to closeout. You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with strict adherence to contract and regulatory requirements, while coordinating between clients, providers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management, and delivering a high-quality customer experience, with travel to sites and offices across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in the utility or construction industries or similar sectors.
• Commercial acuity and demonstrable project, financial and contract management skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multi-utility projects, keeping programmes on track, within budget and aligned to contract requirements.
• Plan and coordinate site activity, resources, civils works, plant, materials and connections to support smooth project delivery.
• Work closely with clients, utility providers, contractors, asset owners, local authorities and internal teams to keep projects moving.
• Champion safe, high-quality working practices, including RAMS, incident reporting, corrective actions and NRSWA compliance.
• Manage project financials, including profit and loss, forecasting, cash flow, billing, variations and cost to complete.
• Deliver a positive customer experience by managing risks, expectations, handover documentation and final project closeout.

Skills

Multi-utility projects

Commercial acumen

Project, financial & contract mgmt

IT literacy

CDM Regulations knowledge

Education

HNC in engineering or equivalent

IOSH/NEBOSH (desirable)

Job description

Project Manager – Leeds/Wakefield

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

As a Project Manager, you’ll lead multi-utility infrastructure projects from contract award through to adoption and closeout. You’ll keep delivery safe, on time and within budget, while making sure quality, scope, contract and regulatory requirements are met.

You’ll be the key link between clients, utility providers, contractors, asset owners, local authorities and internal teams across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. With strong planning, clear communication and confident commercial control, you’ll manage risk, drive progress and deliver a great customer experience.

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

• 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
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Home-based with travel to sites and offices
• 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

• Lead the delivery of multi-utility projects, keeping programmes on track, within budget and aligned to contract requirements.
• Plan and coordinate site activity, resources, civils works, plant, materials and connections to support smooth project delivery.
• Work closely with clients, utility providers, contractors, asset owners, local authorities and internal teams to keep projects moving.
• Champion safe, high-quality working practices, including RAMS, incident reporting, corrective actions and NRSWA compliance.
• Manage project financials, including profit and loss, forecasting, cash flow, billing, variations and cost to complete.
• Deliver a positive customer experience by managing risks, expectations, handover documentation and final project closeout.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience operating in the utility or construction industries, or similar sectors
• Commercial acuity and demonstrable project, financial and contract management skills
• Good IT skills
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.

Qualifications

• HNC in an engineering discipline or similar appropriate and equivalent qualification or at least 5 years’ experience holding a similar position.
• Health & Safety qualification including Site Safety training, IOSH, NEBOSH, etc. (desirable)

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.