Enable job alerts via email!

Project Manager - London

OCU

Swindon

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale EHV Cable projects in Swindon. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience, particularly in utility projects. Key responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and coordinating teams to ensure project success. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential. Join a supportive environment focused on personal development and career progression.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience in utility projects.
  • Strong technical expertise in managing EHV Cable projects.
  • Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of large-scale EHV Cable projects from start to finish.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
  • Provide leadership and direction to project teams.

Skills

Experience with NRSWA regulations and compliance
Strong background in estimating and budgeting
5+ years of experience in project management
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Proficient in project management software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

MS Project
Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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’.

Role Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for managinglarge-scale EHV Cable projects , from inception to completion. This role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise , and the ability to coordinate diverse project teams and stakeholders.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of large-scale EHV Cable projects from start to finish
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
  • Coordinate with internal teams, planners/streetworks and external stakeholders to ensure project success
  • Develop and implement project plans and procedures, including risk management and quality control
  • Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a positive work environment
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting

Skills

  • Experience with NRSWA regulations and compliance
  • Strong background in estimating and budgeting
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on utility projects
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in project management software and tools, such as MS Project
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

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

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.