Project Manager

Ipsum; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Bank holidays

Pension plan

Career development

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Life insurance

Volunteer days

Job summary

Ipsum seeks an experienced Project Manager for its Private Networks Division in Wakefield to lead a major Electrical Infrastructure project across technical, commercial, and customer-satisfaction dimensions in the UK.

You will drive safe delivery, align resources, and enhance profitability while embedding best practices and continuous improvement across project operations.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Recognised OSH qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Proven PM experience in Utilities/Power sectors; working towards PM qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards across the project team.
• Drive growth and profitability through project programmes and resources.
• Deliver technical excellence and customer satisfaction throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Ipsum processes and governance.
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices to improve performance.

Skills

Project delivery

Health & safety

Client relationships

HV/LV installation delivery

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent

PM qualification (or working towards)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Employment type: Full Time Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Location: Wakefield

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.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• 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
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Private Networks Division based in Wakefield.

You will lead and drive the successful delivery of a major Electrical Infrastructure Project across all aspects of scope, technical performance, customer satisfaction, commercial management and financial performance within the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play a key role within a growing and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety:- Ensure the allocated Project Team operates to the highest standards of Health & Safety, maintaining a proactive safety culture and full compliance with company and statutory requirements.
• Business Growth & Profitability: Drive project business growth and profitability by ensuring project programmes identify and provide for sufficient skilled, trained and competent resources to deliver the required scope safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Customer Satisfaction & Technical Delivery: Work closely with customer site contacts to understand requirements, build strong working relationships and ensure customer satisfaction through technical delivery excellence throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Process Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure full compliance with Ipsum processes, procedures and governance requirements, while actively promoting and delivering continuous improvement across project operations.
• Lessons Learnt & Best Practice:- Ensure lessons learnt, successful delivery practices and technical best practice are captured, shared and embedded within project delivery processes and culture. Use these insights to improve operational performance, increase competitiveness and drive sustainable project profitability.

About You

• Relevant Engineering Qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)
• Recognised Safety Qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Proven track record within the Utilities /Power Industry as a Project Manager - with recognised Project Management Qualification / or working towards
• Delivery experience of HV/LV Installation and maintenance works
• You will require a full UK driving licence and eligibility for a CTC clearance and DBS check is essential.

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