Project Manager - Utilities

Calibre Search Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Utility Project Manager to oversee crucial infrastructure projects. The role involves leading multiple utility diversion schemes, ensuring safe and timely delivery, managing teams, and liaising with clients to meet project objectives. Successful candidates will have proven project management experience in utilities, valid CSCS and SMSTS certifications, and will be accountable for onsite project performance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience managing utilities projects.
• CSCS (Black only) and SMSTS (CITB) certifications are essential.
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for utility diversion projects.
• Prepare and review RAMS/WPPs documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

CSCS (Black only)

SMSTS (CITB)

NRSWA Supervisor

Job description

Project Manager

Milton Keynes

We are seeking an experienced Utility Project Manager to join our team on one of the UK's highest-profile infrastructure projects - HS2. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering multiple utility diversion schemes (including water, gas, electricity, and communications) safely, on time, and within budget.
You will lead the end-to-end delivery process - from completing the necessary documentation to get works to site, through to managing the onsite execution of utility projects. You will oversee daily site operations, manage project teams, and serve as the primary representative in client meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple utility diversion projects.
• Prepare and review RAMS/WPPs and ensure all ITP documentation is in place and followed.
• Coordinate with surrounding contractors and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of planned works.
• Maintain accurate daily site records, including progress, delays, and resource attendance.
• Highlight any changes or issues impacting the contracted works to the commercial team.
• Attend and contribute to weekly client progress meetings
• Keep project schedules updated and liaise with the programme team regularly.
• Ensure ITPs are agreed upon and completed as required.
• Take full accountability for the successful delivery and performance of onsite works.

Duties

• Liaising with the client
• Managing quality
• Ensuring all materials are in place
• Managing 4 week look ahead programmes
• Clause 32 programmes
• Overseeing team of 34 people and a few subcontractors
• Reporting into the Contract Manager

Qualifications

• CSCS (Black only) essential
• SMSTS (CITB) essential
• NRSWA Supervisor beneficial
• Must have 510 years' experience managing Utilities projects

Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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