Project Manager - DNO, Power, Civils & Construction

NMS Recruit Ltd; Burscough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive salary package

Long-term career opportunity

Diverse project portfolio

Ambitious expanding business

Supportive management

Ownership of projects

Job summary

NMS Recruit is seeking an experienced Project / Operations Manager to oversee delivery of major Power, Utilities, Civils and Construction projects across the UK. You will manage planning, mobilisation, procurement, and delivery while ensuring safety, budget, and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in Power/Utilities/Civils, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Power/Utilities/Civils or Construction sectors.
• Experience in Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Operations Manager roles.
• Strong understanding of DNO infrastructure, ICP projects, EV charging and electrical networks.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, site teams, engineers and subcontractors.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple DNO/ICP/EV charging/power and civils projects across the UK.
• Oversee projects from planning, pricing, mobilisation to final completion and handover.
• Coordinate engineers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers for efficient delivery.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project programmes with milestones and deadlines.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, costs, and commercial performance.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications for pricing and delivery.
• Support project pricing, resource planning, procurement and delivery needs.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, contractors and stakeholders with progress updates.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety requirements and industry regulations.
• Identify operational challenges to minimise delays and maintain schedule.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and site productivity.
• Drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Operations management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Budget control

Job description

Posted 12 November 2026 Salary £45000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: Company Vehicle Location Burscough Job type Permanent Discipline Utilities , Telecoms Reference J91989020

About the Role

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are recruiting for an experienced Project / Operations Manager to oversee the successful delivery of major Power, Utilities, Civils and Construction projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and rapidly growing business delivering projects across the DNO, ICP, EV Charging and Electrical Infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing multiple projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in coordinating site teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements and agreed programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple DNO, ICP, EV Charging, Power and Civils projects across the UK.
• Oversee projects from initial planning, pricing and mobilisation through to final completion and handover.
• Coordinate engineers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Develop, manage and monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, costs and commercial performance, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, specifications and project documentation.
• Support project pricing, resource planning, procurement and delivery requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, contractors and key stakeholders, providing project updates and progress reports.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant industry regulations, technical standards and health and safety requirements.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges to minimise delays and maintain programme delivery.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, quality of workmanship and overall site productivity.
• Drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency, service delivery and project profitability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the Power, Utilities, Civils or Construction sectors.
• Proven experience in a Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Operations Manager position.
• Strong understanding of DNO infrastructure, ICP projects, EV Charging installations and electrical utility networks.
• Experience managing multiple projects, site teams, engineers and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications and project documentation for both pricing and delivery purposes.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, cost control and project performance.
• Experience coordinating project programmes, resources and suppliers.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within utility and construction environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects to strict deadlines.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle.
• Long-term, permanent career opportunity.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of national Power, Utility and Infrastructure projects.
• Join an ambitious and expanding business with a strong pipeline of work.
• Supportive management team and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

£45000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: Company Vehicle