Project Manager

Freedom; Richmond; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships

Personal development programme

Job summary

Freedom is seeking a Project Manager for Cable Engineering to lead asset replacement work with Northern Powergrid in North-East England. The role involves overseeing operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in utilities, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and be knowledgeable about cable networks. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000 plus benefits such as a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 25 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement works.
• Manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, and Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contract performance.

Skills

Client and stakeholder management

Leadership and team management

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)

Job description

Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset)

Location: North-East England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Overview

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of Asset Replacement work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of asset replacement projects across the region.

Key Deliverables

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations for Asset Replacement works, ensuring delivery to specification, on time and within budget.
• Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Act as the main operational contact with Northern Powergrid, maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contract performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation, including RAMS and as‑built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and stakeholders to support delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
• Understanding of Asset Replacement processes in a regulated utility setting.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
• Streetworks knowledge.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).

Benefits

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme.