Project Manager (London)

OCU; Erith; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple live utility and infrastructure projects across the South East. This role involves managing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have a robust background in utilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. Join a supportive environment that promotes personal development and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Package

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in utilities or construction.
• Strong background in electrical, cabling, and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of utility projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards.
• Manage project risks and liaise with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Electrical and Cabling Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue‑chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

PROJECT MANAGER (LONDON)

Location : Greenwich or Borehamwood (with travel across the South East, Kent & West London)

Competitive Package and Progression

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join OCU and take ownership of the delivery of multiple live utility and infrastructure projects across the South East. Based from either Greenwich or Borehamwood, you will manage 3–4 concurrent projects within a travelable area, covering works such as substations, cabling, highways excavation and utility installations.

Working closely with DNOs and National Grid, you will lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while exceeding client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple utility and infrastructure projects, from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, programme, and budget targets are met.
• Develop and manage project plans, programmes, budgets, resources, and risk registers, adapting plans to address change and mitigate risk.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, DNOs, National Grid, internal teams, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, high performance, and continuous development.
• Manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and value across the project lifecycle.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing proactive solutions to avoid disruption.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, championing a safety‑first culture.
• Maintain control of project finances, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, variations, and invoicing.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs, taking corrective action where required to achieve successful outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities, infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments.
• Strong background in electrical, cabling, substations, highways excavation, and / or water and gas utilities.
• Previous experience working with DNOs and / or National Grid, either directly or as an ICP.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies; PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is desirable.
• Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Value at OCU

• We care about safety
• We lead with integrity
• We strive to be better every day
• We make a positive impact
• We deliver to grow
• We are one company, united

Our Aim & Vision

Our ambition is to be the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractor.

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing our people to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy and utilities landscape. At OCU, we don’t just deliver projects — we build long‑term capability, careers, and impact.

Join OCU and become part of a team that values safety, integrity, and growth — where your expertise will make a real impact.