Senior PM - Cable Engineering & Asset Replacement

Energy Jobline ZR; Evenwood; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

25 days leave

Salary sacrifice car

Wellbeing days

Private medical

Employee assistance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Freedom is seeking a Project Manager for Cable Engineering (Asset) in North-East England. The role leads Asset Replacement projects under the Northern Powergrid contract, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery across a regional portfolio.

The position requires senior operational experience in utilities or cable networks, strong leadership, and a UK Driving Licence. NeBOSH/IOSH or equivalent safety qualifications are expected, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.
• Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally in a DNO environment.
• Strong leadership, client management, and commercial awareness.
• NEBOSH/IOSH Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement work, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead and inspire a dynamic team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Operatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact with Northern Powergrid, fostering strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects from planning to energisation and handover.
• Allocate resources effectively and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Ensure timely submission of documentation and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Commercial awareness

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH Health & Safety qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

PRINCE2/APM Project Mgmt qualification

Job description

Freedom is seeking a Project Manager for Cable Engineering (Asset) in North-East England. The role leads Asset Replacement projects under the Northern Powergrid contract, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery across a regional portfolio.

The position requires senior operational experience in utilities or cable networks, strong leadership, and a UK Driving Licence. NeBOSH/IOSH or equivalent safety qualifications are expected, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.