Senior Project Manager

Jersey Electricity Plc; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Project Manager in the Major Connections team at UK Power Networks in Bury St Edmunds. You will lead infrastructure projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, while mentoring your team for success. With a competitive salary and excellent career opportunities, this position is ideal for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in a prestigious organization. Apply by 09/07/2025 to take the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Experienced in project management with electrical distribution networks.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Ability to mentor and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage department budgets and oversee infrastructure projects.
• Conduct regular site visits for client meetings and audits.
• Handle exception management and financial reporting.

Skills

People management

Project governance

Budget preparation

Regulatory compliance

LV/HV/EHV network design

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC or equivalent

Tools

High-level IT package proficiency

Job description

UK Power Networks are searching for an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our Major Connections team at our Bury St Edmunds office. This is your chance to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact within a prestigious company, earning a competitive salary of £94,904 annually, along with a car allowance and a 3% bonus.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage department budgets, including budget preparation, monthly forecasting, exception management, and live reporting. You will oversee infrastructure projects from initial enquiry to post-investment appraisal, ensuring the management of staff, finances, safety, and technical issues. Working closely with the team manager, you will likely be an experienced engineer and leader with an understanding of the business from an operational and planning perspective. You will lead a team, manage project delivery, and liaise with clients such as National Grid and HS2. Your expertise will guide the project's financial control, regulatory compliance, and safety standards. While you will be office-based, regular site visits to attend customer meetings and audit site progress will be required. You will also be responsible for exception management, live reporting, and high-level IT package proficiency. Additionally, you will handle monthly forecasting and budget preparation to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.

You hold a Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering with project management experience in electrical distribution networks. Your knowledge of LV/HV/EHV network design, CDM regulations, and experience in project governance make you an ideal candidate. You possess people management skills to motivate and mentor your team, ensuring safety and efficiency.

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you! Join UK Power Networks and be part of a company committed to equal employment opportunity, innovation, and excellence. Apply by 09/07/2025 and take the next step in your career!