Project Manager

Ipsum; Sale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Professional qualifications support

24/7 GP & mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Long service recognition

Social committees

Regular social events

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum Power is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical utility projects in the North West. You will plan resources, manage site works, and ensure safety and NEC contract compliance, coordinating with clients and contractors to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Engineering with HV/LV knowledge and HNC preferred, and have strong health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within electrical utilities sectors.
• Solid knowledge of HV/LV electrical installation techniques and applicable standards.
• Strong health and safety discipline and risk assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects in the North West, planning and resourcing labour.
• Ensure works are completed on time and within budget while managing third parties and stakeholders.
• Produce RAMS and ensure adherence to SSoW and NEC contract specs.
• Oversee procurement of materials and subcontractors; check quotations and invoices.
• Develop new client opportunities and conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress.

Skills

Project management

HV/LV electrical knowledge

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent

HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Manchester area

Employment type:? Full time

Working Hours:?(Monday to Friday, 40 hours)?

What’s in it for you…

• 24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

To undertake the management and delivery of working projects and singular works activities in the North West area. The role is inclusive of planning and resourcing of labour, ensuring that all aspects of health and safety are adhered to. Production of both RAMS and SSoW client dependent. Arrange the procurement and delivery of materials to site inclusive of checking all quotations as required.

As a Project Manager you will...

• Work with all staff and clients to ensure that works are completed both on time and within budget.
• Work with all relevant 3rd Parties and Stakeholders (Local Authority, Land Owners etc) to ensure works progressed as planned.
• To pro-actively generate leads and opportunities for the expansion of the service provision of Ipsum Power.
• To react to other leads from existing customers or in-house.
• Ability to upsell the HV/LV services to existing customers.
• Produce RAMS and ensure works follow SSoW.
• Conduct and produce alteration of work schedules and/or programmes as and when required, and manage works to NEC contract specifications.
• Undertake site visits to ensure ongoing works are advancing in alinement with schedules/programmes, ensuring client satisfaction and ensuring that no ‘risks’ arise to Ipsum.
• Communicate with clients as required to assist in the delivery of both new and ongoing works.
• Manage the procurement and delivery of materials to site and office location that is required for Project and Maintenance work.
• Management and procurement of sub-contractors via Ipsum Power supplier database.
• Checking and signing off of relevant invoices attached to the relevant works.
• Assisting the business in the development of new clients and work.
• Conduct project site inspections against internal requirements (minimum one per month)

About you…

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent?(preferred)
• Experience of project managing in the electrical utilities sector
• Experience of operating in a commercial, multi-divisional organisation.
• Detailed understanding of current HV/ LV electrical installation techniques.
• Solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation and technical advances.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety practice and Risk Assessment.
• Previous experience working in the electrical industry
• Knowledge of NRSWA Streetworks and working in the Highway
• Good Understanding of both Electrical & Civil engineering works.

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