Project Manager

Ipsum; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wakefield is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project management and delivery. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering and a strong understanding of health and safety practices. Key responsibilities include managing project timelines, client communication, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24 annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to upsell HV/LV services to clients.
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver working projects and activities.
• Produce RAMS and SSoW as required.
• Conduct site visits to ensure project compliance and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Risk assessment

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering / HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

What's in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 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

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in our Private Networks Division. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of working projects and singular works activities, 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 have

Experience of projects being completed both on time and within budget. To react to other leads from existing customers or in-house and the ability to upsell the HV/LV services to existing customers. Conduct and produce alteration of work schedules and/or programmes as and when required. Undertake site visits to ensure ongoing works are advancing in alignment with schedules/programmes, ensuring client satisfaction and ensuring that no risks arise to Ipsum Power (Private Networks) Ltd. Communicate with clients as required to assist in the delivery of both new and ongoing works and 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 (Private Networks Ltd) supplier database.

About you

NVQ Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering / HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Detailed understanding of current HV/ LV electrical installation techniques with solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation and technical advances. Good knowledge of Health and Safety practice and Risk Assessment.

CTC and DBS Clearance is also required for this position.

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Next Steps

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