Project Manager

-; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services company in Stamford-le-Hope is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of switchgear and substation projects. You will manage project timelines, budgets, and team performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have substantial experience in project management, knowledge of distribution substation equipment, and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and flexible benefits offered.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of project management.
• Knowledge of the DNO network - EPN UKPN.
• Knowledge of distribution substation equipment.
• Experience of working on switchgear/substation replacement works.
• Sound understanding of the financial aspects of projects.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications.
• CDM knowledge required.
• Accreditations such as IOSH or NEBOSH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple/major projects safely and effectively.
• Oversee financial aspects including costing and invoicing.
• Provide guidance to team members on operations.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Maintain site safety and complete risk assessments.
• Ensure all necessary records, certificates, and safety plans are in place.

Skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of DNO network - EPN UKPN

Knowledge of distribution substation equipment

Experience with switchgear/substation works

Understanding of financial aspects of projects

Knowledge of Health & Safety

CDM knowledge

Relevant qualification (NVQ/ONC/HNC)

Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS)

NRSWA accreditation

Formal project management qualification

UKPN authorisations

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Manager

Basildon / Essex

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

The main purpose of this role is to manage a team to achieve delivery of switchgear, substation and diversion projects on the UKPN framework contract to time, safety regulations, quality standards and project specification. The role reports to the Operations Manager / Senior Project Manager.

Key deliverables in this role will include:

• Manage multiple/major projects from Cradle to Grave safely, competently and effectively to time and budget;
• Manage all financial aspects of projects, including the costing and invoicing of any additional works;
• Provide guidance to team members to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom's operations;
• Monitor and report on progress of work to the customer as required;
• Provide guidance on and monitor your team's approach to safety rules and procedures, method statements and risk assessments;
• Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work;
• Maintain site safety at all times and complete risk assessments;
• Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team;
• Manage and review performance of staff reporting to you and identify training needs;
• Conduct site safety and 1 in 10 inspections and ensure remedial actions are undertaken;
• Ensure that all statutory records, certificates, licences, notifications and notices are in place;
• Prepare project Safety, CDM plans and Risk Assessments as part of the overall programme.

What we're looking for

• Substantial experience of project management;
• Knowledge of the DNO network - EPN UKPN;
• Knowledge of distribution substation equipment - transformers / switchgear / Distribution boards;
• Experience of working on switchgear / substation / asset replacement works;
• Sound understanding of the financial aspects of projects;
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications;
• CDM knowledge;
• NVQ / ONC / HNC or above in a relevant subject;
• IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety related qualification;
• NRSWA accredited;
• A formal project management qualification is preferred;
• UKPN authorisations would be beneficial.

Benefits

• 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.