Project & Ops Manager - Power & Utilities (UK)

NMS Recruit Ltd; Burscough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive salary package

Long-term career opportunity

Diverse project portfolio

Ambitious expanding business

Supportive management

Ownership of projects

Job summary

NMS Recruit is seeking an experienced Project / Operations Manager to oversee delivery of major Power, Utilities, Civils and Construction projects across the UK. You will manage planning, mobilisation, procurement, and delivery while ensuring safety, budget, and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in Power/Utilities/Civils, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Power/Utilities/Civils or Construction sectors.
• Experience in Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Operations Manager roles.
• Strong understanding of DNO infrastructure, ICP projects, EV charging and electrical networks.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, site teams, engineers and subcontractors.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple DNO/ICP/EV charging/power and civils projects across the UK.
• Oversee projects from planning, pricing, mobilisation to final completion and handover.
• Coordinate engineers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers for efficient delivery.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project programmes with milestones and deadlines.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, costs, and commercial performance.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications for pricing and delivery.
• Support project pricing, resource planning, procurement and delivery needs.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, contractors and stakeholders with progress updates.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety requirements and industry regulations.
• Identify operational challenges to minimise delays and maintain schedule.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and site productivity.
• Drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Operations management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Budget control

Job description

NMS Recruit is seeking an experienced Project / Operations Manager to oversee delivery of major Power, Utilities, Civils and Construction projects across the UK. You will manage planning, mobilisation, procurement, and delivery while ensuring safety, budget, and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in Power/Utilities/Civils, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a full UK driving licence.