Project Manager

NG Bailey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering and services business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple electrical utility projects, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with safety standards. Ideal applicants will possess at least 5 years of experience in the electrical sector and a proven track record of managing substation projects. The role offers competitive benefits, including a car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Electrical sector of the Utility Industry.
• Experience with primary substation projects for SPEN or other DNO's.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Manage and deliver primary substation installation projects.
• Ensure safety is at the forefront of operations.

Skills

Electrical sector experience

Management experience

Client relationship management

DNO relationship management

Safety accreditation (NEBOSH/SMSTS)

Education

ONC or equivalent Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Manager

North West

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Networks team have a vacancy for an experienced Project Manager. The main purpose of this role is to manage multiple projects from start to finish whilst delivering our clients goals for ED2. The role reports to the Operations Manager and will cover the planning and delivery of multiple substation build and upgrade works within our ongoing Substation Electrical framework with SP Energy Networks

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Manage and deliver primary substation installation projects
• Ensure that safety is at the forefront of everything we do
• Support and develop management teams to success
• Ensure Client satisfaction and contract KPIs are met/exceeded.
• SHEQ and Safety rule compliance - Zero Harm.
• People management, Retention and development
• Ensure that financial planning and Forecasting is accurate
• Develop growth plans based on ED2
• Ensure that all teams are working inline with our core values

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 5yrs Experience within the Electrical sector of the Utility Industry
• Minimum of 5yrs Experience in a management role
• Experience with primary substation projects for SPEN or other DNO's
• ONC or equivalent Qualification in Electrical Engineering - Desirable
• DNO relationship management experience
• Extensive understanding of DNO requirements and specifications
• NEBOSH/SMSTS Level Safety accreditation
• Full Driving Licence
• First Aid & Manual Handling - Desirable
• DNO Authorisations - Desirable

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be