Project Manager

Morrison Utility Services Limited.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is looking for a Project Manager to oversee fibre projects in Portsmouth. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and compliance with client standards. The ideal candidate has experience in telecoms, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication capabilities. The position offers various benefits including a pension scheme, health care plans, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in fibre networks.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate resources for timely work completion.
• Communicate progress with internal teams and clients.

Skills

Project management in telecoms or utilities

Budget management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Overview

M Group Telecom is seeking a Project Manager for the Fixed Networks team, supporting the delivery of fibre projects for our client Openreach. The role is based in Portsmouth and involves managing the full network cycle – surveying, designing, building, commissioning, and maintaining fixed, private and mobile operator networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, budgets and ensure compliance with client standards and safety regulations.
• Coordinate resources to guarantee that work is completed safely and on schedule.
• Communicate with internal teams and the client, preparing regular progress reports and highlighting risks.
• Resolve issues in line with agreed processes and make decisions in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Lead project delivery processes, planning and organising work effectively to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects within telecoms or utilities, with a clear emphasis on fibre networks.
• Strong organisational and budgetary management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and attention to detail, including experience leading teams.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a clear approach to addressing challenges as they arise.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain positive relationships with teams and clients.
• Confidence in preparing reports that track progress and highlight risks.
• Commitment to safety and compliance throughout all stages of the project.
• Applicable for roles that may require 3rd‑party background checks and drug and alcohol testing during onboarding.

Benefits

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000+ retail discounts.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle‑to‑work, salary finance and give‑as‑you‑earn schemes.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Company car and fuel card – choice of EV and hybrid vehicles.
• Health Care Cash Plan, covering dental, eye care, physiotherapy and more.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us.

Our Culture & Values

We are an employer of choice, actively supporting army veterans and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. Our values focus on responsibility, openness, teamwork, ambition and delivering essential infrastructure services for life. Whether you are a trainee, apprentice, graduate or a seasoned professional, you will benefit from industry‑recognised programmes, training and development.