Project Manager

Last Mile Infrastructure Group Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utilities company as a Multi-Utility Project Manager, where you'll lead diverse projects in a collaborative environment. This role offers a clear pathway to senior management, with a strong emphasis on innovation and service excellence. You will manage multi-utility network connections for various clients while ensuring project safety and compliance. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and flexible working arrangements, in a company that values its people and their development. If you're ready to make an impact in the utilities sector, apply now!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Car allowance

Flexible start and finish times

Private medical insurance

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing multi-utility projects across various locations.
• Strong understanding of construction site operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Manage project delivery and control timelines and budgets effectively.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for smooth project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Multi-Utility Knowledge

Construction Site Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Financial Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Project Management Software

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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
• 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
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• 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.
• Construction site experience.
• 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 companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a 'one-stop shop' for new utility connections.

For further enquiries contact - [e-mail] or visit our website www.lastmile-group.com