Senior Project Manager

Jersey Electricity Plc; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Project Manager focusing on low voltage service terminations. Leverage your project management expertise to lead vital infrastructure projects that enhance network resilience. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including 36 days of annual leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Double-matched pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing infrastructure or utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of LV systems and safety legislation.
• Experience in reactive maintenance and planned capital works.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of LV Service Termination replacement programs.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Engage with teams and clients to ensure project success.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Project Management Certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - LV Service Terminations
Location: Prenton - Office based with occasional site visits (SPM Licence Area)
Salary - £53,280 - £66,600 + excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities
Permanent / Full-time

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks, we're building the electricity network of the future-safe, secure, and sustainable. As demand for electricity grows and the transition to renewables accelerates, our teams are at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions to power our communities.

We know that people are central to building a better future, quicker. That's why we're looking for a highly capable and safety-focusedSenior Project Managerto join our SPM Licence Programmes team.

What you'll be doing

As Senior Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of both reactive and proactive programmes to replace Low Voltage (LV) Service Terminations across the SPM Licence Area. You'll be responsible for ensuring these critical works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, supporting network resilience and customer satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end delivery of LV Service Termination replacement programmes.
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Overseeing project budgets, schedules, and resources - proactively managing risks.
• Engaging with internal teams, contractors, and customers to ensure programme success.
• Providing accurate and timely reporting to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Driving continuous improvement and ensuring KPIs and SLAs are consistently met.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you'll need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing infrastructure or utility-based projects, ideally in power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV systems and associated safety legislation.
• Excellent project management skills including budgeting, planning, and resource coordination.
• Experience in both reactive maintenance and planned capital works.
• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMP certification (desirable).

You'll also bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
• The ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary reviewed annually, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future, including:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Double-matched pension contributions (up to 10% company contribution)
• Share schemes and matched charity funding
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes
• Private medical insurance, dental cover, and health assessments
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Discounts on tech, travel, leisure, and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, a global leader in renewable energy. We're investing over £6 million every working day to build a cleaner, greener energy future. With a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social responsibility, we offer real career opportunities in a business that's shaping the future of energy.

We're committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: careers scottishpower.com