Project Manager – Overhead Lines

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Lead to drive schemes for clients across the UK. You will guide bids, lead project delivery from design through to close-out, and provide technical support to site teams, ensuring adherence to client specifications, terms and policies.

Responsibilities include managing programme, budgets, risk, change control, and NEC contract compliance, while promoting a strong SHE culture and ensuring lessons learned are

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC) or equivalent industry track record.
• Recognised SHE qualification such as NEBOSH Project management qualification.
• SSE/ SPEN Authorisations (desirable).
• NEC 3 Form of Contract.
• SMSTS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Project Managers on projects through all phases of design, construction, commissioning & close out.
• Establish project delivery teams from scratch and coordinate input from design teams.
• Coordinate and interface with construction team and sub-contractors to meet schedule.
• Control costs, risks and changes to ensure SHEQ standards are maintained.
• Attend client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Promote safety by design and ensure lessons learned are applied across projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Bid management

Client liaison

SHEQ knowledge

Budget & risk management

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC) or equivalent industry track record

NEBOSH Project management qualification

SSE/SPEN Authorisations (desirable)

Tools

NEC 3 Form of Contract

SMSTS

Job description

Purpose of the Role

• To assist in the business developing & delivering schemes for all clients in the UK
• To assist and lead bids, business development and then managing projects where we are successful
• To Provide Technical Support to the Site Teams, with emphasis on client Technical Specifications, T&Cs, Contracts, policies and procedures

Responsible for the successful delivery of all stages of an assigned projects to meet the key programme milestones. Provide support and preparation for the mobilisation of new projects. Accountable for the approval of the scope of works, the plan and estimate for each element of the project. Accountable for team consistency in the preparation and presentation of project controls to be deployed on the project, including but not limited to; PMP, QA/QC Plan, project programme, risk & change management, EVM analysis, internal budget control and cash flow throughout. Prioritising the assignment of project resources and resolving conflicting requirements to actively seeking to improve and optimise project delivery. Ensure that performance management ethos and practice is adopted by project delivery teams. Achieving a consistent high standard of project programming and producing monthly reports Ensuring the successful resolution of issues and challenges on individual projects as required. Providing guidance and leadership and when necessary, acting in the role of trouble‑shooter. Demonstrate effective individual and collective SHE leadership and promote enthusiastic SHE culture. Manage Safety through early development incorporating life cycle designs that minimise risk to personnel. Drive the “Safety by Design” philosophy through the project delivery process. To work within established Company policies and procedures to address breaches of the SHE policies or management systems where necessary. Ensuring that any lessons learned and innovation are applied internally within the Power T&D business. Enforcing standards of quality and professionalism for each stage of the project lifecycle. Monitoring compliance with, and the monitoring of NEC Contract terms and conditions, scope of work and variations log, NEC Contract terms and conditions, scope of work and variations log with sub-contractors. Managing the Programme of Works, Quality Plan and Project Risk Register. Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos demonstrating safety, integrity & commitment at all times. In accordance with our certification to the standards OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001 each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the: Health and Safety policy, Quality Policy and Environmental Policy. Assist in the preparation of win plans for strategic bids and tenders. Undertake any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy the needs of the role.

Qualifications:

• Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC) or equivalent industry track record
• Recognised SHE qualification such as NEBOSH Project management qualification
• SSE/ SPEN Authorisations (desirable)
• NEC 3 Form of Contract
• SMSTS

Skills and Experience:

• Leading and managing Project Managers on projects through all phases of design, construction, commissioning & close out
• Experienced in establishing project delivery teams from scratch
• Experience of managing the input of design teams
• Experienced in coordinating and interfacing with construction team and sub-contractors
• Experienced in coordinating and controlling team delivery in accordance with agreed cost, schedule & change without compromising SHEQ standards
• Experienced in developing and maintaining good relationships with client and sub-contractors
• Experience in developing growth with new clients, supporting the estimating function and winning work and making it profitable
• Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities
• Ability to review client’s Scope of Work for completeness and clarity of intent.
• Liaise with client groups on points requiring clarification
• Ability to manage preparation of Project Control Estimates, review and approve same
• Ability to issue instructions to proceed with the work to all relevant project personnel
• Ability to instigate and conduct project start‑up meetings
• Ability to manage engineering design work to ensure design intent is achieved
• Maintain overview of material requisition and procurement status for projects
• Manage preparation of project schedules
• Propose and execute remedial actions for all identified problem areas associated with schedule slippage
• Manage expenditure against project control budgets for projects.
• Alert management of any potential cost overruns
• Ensure variations are raised and processed at the correct stage for any changes in the work
• Attend client meetings as required
• Knowledge of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment studies
• Ability to manage the execution of all project close‑out activities.
• Ability to lead and build project teams
• Be able to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods
• Hold a full driving licence
• Produce a negative result for the compulsory Drugs and Alcohol test

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. A fast‑paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more. Ready to take the next step in your career? United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.