Project Manager (Energy)

Circet IRE & UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet IRE & UK in Slough is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of EV infrastructure projects across the UK. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets in line with client specifications and safety requirements.

The role requires LV/HV EV installation experience, strong contractor management, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders. We offer development avenues, a competitive package, and 25 days leave.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with LV and HV EV installation projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specs.
• Proficient with MS Office and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Project manage scope, planning and delivery of EV installations.
• Lead site teams and coordinate supply chain partners.
• Monitor safety culture and enforce health & safety policies.
• Manage project financials, invoicing and forecasts.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Skills

EV installation

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

CDM awareness

Electrical drawings

MS Office

UK driving license

Multiple projects

Job description

We are Hiring!

Circet UK are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Slough.

We are Hiring!

Circet UK are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Slough.

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever?growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK.

We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients' expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people.

With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future?proof infrastructure and deliver high?quality services for our customers.

About the Role:

Following continued success and growth, our Energy team is hiring a Project Manager to lead delivery of Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure projects throughout the UK. The role ensures EV installation projects are completed on time, scoped appropriately and hence meeting budget requirements, and delivered as per approved design, client's specification and safety requirements. In this role you will lead manage contractors, maintain consistent dialogue with client's, colleagues and other operational departments throughout all relevant stages including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

What you'll do:

Project manage the scoping, planning, documentation, monitoring and delivery of multiple EV installation projects, while steering our safety culture through visible safety leadership, ensuring adherence to all relevant health & safety policies, industry standards and regulations. You may also support on future EV scope bid proposals.

Responsibilities of a Project Manager:

• Lead EV installation works by coordinating site supply chain partners.
• Promote and protect the Circet brand on projects where we undertake both principal designer and principal contractor duties.
• Manage the commercial performance of projects based on your sound knowledge of contractual commitments and budgets.
• Multi-stakeholder engagement, incl. various departments, colleagues, customers/ clients, sub-contractors and other professional parties.
• Submit and monitor DNO point of connection applications inclusive of liaison with IDNO's and ICP's.
• Monitor, forecast and report on project financials, including monthly invoicing and sales forecasts, cost reports and reports as required to operations director / finance team.
• Check and vet the quality of suppliers and sub-contractors and negotiate cost-effective prices in line procurement requirements.
• Plan and control the preparation of electrical sites / works prior to commencement of works and throughout project lifespan. Ensure the appointed sub-contractor is ready to meet the programme.
• Provide construction / electrical installation work schedules / programmes at each project stage and monitor progress against agreed completion dates and milestones.
• Perform regular site visits and chair meetings.
• Complete audits, inspections and progress reports.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Strong experience of LV and HV Electric Vehicle Installation projects inclusive of LEVI funded projects
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Effective IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Commercial awareness - the ability to make sound commercial and contractual decisions
• Flexible to the needs of the project, able to modify approach when required
• Understanding of DNO Point of Connection application process and awareness of Independent Connection Providers scope of responsibility
• Strong understanding of CDM and the roles of duty holders
• Full current UK driving license (essential for site visits)
• Experience of working on multiple projects at any one time
• H&S experience and/ or qualification
• Experience/ understanding of principal contractor role
• Point of Connection experience with DNO's and contestable works with appointed ICP's
• Demonstratable knowledge of the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle charging equipment installation
• NEC3 / NEC4 experience

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.