Project Manager

NG Bailey; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. The role involves managing financial aspects, providing team guidance, and ensuring effective project delivery on time and budget. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of NEC contracts. This position offers competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships.
• Possession of UKPN DNO authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of projects including costing and invoicing.
• Monitor and report on progress of work to the customer.
• Provide guidance on safety rules and procedures.
• Conduct site safety inspections.

Skills

Operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems

Client-facing communication

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Understanding of NEC contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Project management tools and software

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Basildon

Contract: Permanent

Competitive + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Network Services team are looking for a Project Manager that can join an established team and hit the ground running.

The main purpose of this role is to manage a team to achieve delivery to time, safety regulations, quality standards and project specification. The role reports directly to the Portfolio Delivery Manager OR Operations Manager. you will be working on the UKPN contract.

Manage multiple / major projects safely, competently and effectively to time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of projects, including the costing and invoicing of any additional works.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
• Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements.
• 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 awareness of and conform to Freedom's SHE policy and issued safety instructions.
• Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments.
• Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported, recorded and investigated and that remedial action is carried out promptly.
• Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team.
• Implement Freedom's values.
• 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.
• Where necessary assist with the management and resolution of customer complaints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.
• Experience working with local authorities and managing subcontractor relationships.
• Site safety passport and / or experience of working on CDM site.
• SSSTS OR SMSTS is desirable, not essential.
• Possession of UKPN DNO authorisation to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent DNO authorisation i.e. SPEN, NPG, SSE).
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with excellent organisational skills.
• Strong client-facing communication and leadership abilities.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Benefits

• 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