Project Manager

NG Bailey; Washington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in the UK seeks a Project Manager to manage day-to-day operations for new LCT connections. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, and acting as a key point of contact with clients. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in cable installation, strong knowledge of cable networks, and a NEBOSH/IOSH qualification. Competitive salary and flexible benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension with an employer contribution

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance and Gym Memberships

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in utilities or power distribution projects.
• Strong knowledge of LV and HV cable networks.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with contract management experience.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations for new LCT connections.
• Leading a team of Field Managers and Supervisors.
• Acting as the main point of contact with clients.
• Championing safety and compliance with HSQE policies.
• Overseeing multiple projects from planning to handover.
• Allocating resources effectively and monitoring performance.

Skills

Cable installation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Project ManagerLocation: Washington (Onsite across the Northern Powergrid Area)PermanentUp to £50k + Company Van + Flexible Benefits

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations for new LCT connections, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Leading a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives.
• Acting as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid and building strong client relationships.
• Championing safety and compliance with all HSQE policies and procedures.
• Overseeing multiple projects from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Allocating resources effectively and monitoring performance against KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cable installation, utilities, or power distribution projects.
• Strong knowledge of LV and HV cable networks and new connection processes.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working with Northern Powergrid.
• 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