Project Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Water; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across gas and electricity projects within the water sector in the UK.

You will manage safety, quality, cost and schedule, coordinate with the Contracts Manager, and drive HSQE compliance while guiding a skilled on-site team. Travel weekly and lodging as required is expected.

Strong experience with NEC contracts and proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure programmes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager with Gas/Electricity exposure.
• Deliver site works from delivery, HSQE and commercial perspectives.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful management of projects, attending pre-start meetings and devising a strategic programme of work.
• Prepare and manage the Project Delivery Plan and short term programmes; amend as needed to meet contract requirements.
• Overall responsibility for design, safety, quality management, resource planning, programme and commercial management.
• Manage the Company's obligations under the contract and liaise with client and Contracts Manager.
• Lead HSQ&E activities, promote high standards, attend safety meetings and perform audits.
• Ensure HSQ&E reporting is accurate, compliant, and aligned with group policies.
• Ensure adequate staffing, maintain morale and strong two-way communication within the team.
• Support Contracts Manager in area opportunities and risks; drive United Infrastructure to centre of excellence.
• Monitor induction processes for on-site employees and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Commercial team to align commercial and operational matters.
• Notify and obtain client approval for any work outside the contract scope.

Skills

Project management

HSQE awareness

Leadership

MS Office

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

The individual will ensure the effective management of ISS upgrades of a number of gas Pressure Reduction Stations, AGIs, Gas Terminals and Electrical Sub Stations, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations. To manage projects to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful management of projects, attending pre-start meetings, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress to ensure projects achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for preparation and effective management of the project producing the overall Project Delivery Plan and associated detailed short term programmes and, where necessary, in conjunction with the Contracts Manager, making amendments to maintain the overall Plan. Take all necessary actions to ensure that work is carried out within the project requirements and timescales.
• Overall responsibility for the project including design, safety, quality management, resource planning, programme management and commercial management.
• Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.
• Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by attending Health & Safety Meetings, developing Health and Safety Plans, ensuring compliance with Company procedures, carrying out SHEQ and quality audits and setting a good example.
• Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.
• Ensure that projects are staffed adequately and led and managed effectively and maintain high levels of commitment and morale; ensure at all times that good two-way communication occurs. Ensuring strong team ethic.
• Actively support the Contracts Manager in the management of areas of opportunity and risk that may impact on the business plan. Lead your team by example at all times and ensure that United Infrastructure is a centre of excellence.
• Monitor that the induction process is being followed for all employees on site.
• Work closely with the Commercial team ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.
• Ensure that any work carried out outside of the scope of the contract is notified and approved by the Client and the implications of the changes.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Project Manager with Gas/Electricity experience who can organise and manage the completion of site works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective.
• Commercial and Programming awareness - experience with NEC form of contract.
• Experience in delivering projects from conception, detailed design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Site management safety certificate (SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely).
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience on similar works for / with National Grid, National Gas, Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, Southern Gas Networks would be advantageous.
• Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.
• Willing to travel on a weekly basis, lodging where required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with ISS security projects and technologies.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.