Project Manager

Last Mile; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Up to 7% employer pension

Life assurance (x4 salary)

Private medical insurance

Retail, travel and leisure discounts

Job summary

Last Mile, a leading UK multi-utility business, is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-utility infrastructure projects from contract award to adoption and closeout. You’ll keep delivery safe, on time and within budget, while ensuring quality, scope and regulatory requirements are met.

You’ll coordinate with clients, utility providers, contractors, asset owners and local authorities to keep projects moving.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Budget control

Risk management

Education

HNC in engineering or equivalent

Health & Safety qualification (desirable)

Job description

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?

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)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• 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
• 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)

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

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 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.

For further enquiries, contact [e-mail] visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk

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.