Project Manager (OHL)

Freedom; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance and Gym Memberships

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead OHL works across the North Yorkshire region. In this pivotal role, you will manage multiple projects from cradle to grave, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will liaise with clients, oversee compliance with regulations, and guide your team in adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary sacrifice car scheme and private medical insurance. Join a forward-thinking company that values your development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of financial aspects and compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OHL works, ensuring compliance with safety and client specifications.
• Manage project finances, including costing and invoicing for additional works.

Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of distribution OHL networks

Health & Safety knowledge

Financial management

CDM knowledge

Education

NVQ / ONC / HNC or above in a relevant subject

Formal project management qualification

Tools

Risk Assessment tools

Job description

£55k - £62.5k + Car/ Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Networks team have a vacancy for Project Manager. The main purpose of the role will be to manage the OHL works programme involving low and high voltage rebuilds, refurbishment schemes across the North Yorkshire region.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Management of all OHL works, ensuring that work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures and client specifications.
2. Ensure compliance with all street works regulations.
3. Maintain a full programme of works ensuring all operatives work to their full productivity levels.
4. Ensure all completion documentation is submitted to management in a timely manner.
5. Liaise with client contract coordinators, council staff, and engineers.
6. Deal with the general public as required.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Manage multiple/major projects from Cradle to Grave safely, competently and effectively to time and budget;
• Manage all financial aspects of projects, including the costing and invoicing of any additional works;
• Provide guidance to team members to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom’s operations;
• Monitor and report on progress of work to the customer as required;
• Provide guidance on and monitor your team’s approach to safety rules and procedures, method statements, and risk assessments;
• Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work;
• Maintain site safety at all times and complete risk assessments;
• Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team;
• Manage and review performance of staff reporting to you and identify training needs;
• Conduct site safety and 1 in 10 inspections and ensure remedial actions are undertaken;
• Ensure that all statutory records, certificates, licences, notifications, and notices are in place;
• Prepare project Safety, CDM plans, and Risk Assessments as part of the overall programme.

What we’re looking for:

• Substantial experience of project management;
• Knowledge of distribution OHL networks;
• Sound understanding of the financial aspects of projects;
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications;
• CDM knowledge;
• NVQ / ONC / HNC or above in a relevant subject;
• IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety-related qualification;
• NRSWA accredited;
• A formal project management qualification is preferred;
• NPG authorisations would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we’ll make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.