Senior Project Manager

Ipsum; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Wakefield responsible for delivering projects within the Power Division. The role involves leadership of teams, contract management, and maintaining high safety and quality standards, ensuring exceptional client relationships while achieving operational targets.

Benefits

25 annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club and life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Management position in power distribution engineering.
• Full Driving License required for this position.
• Hold or have held electrical authorisation to work on networks at LV, HV, and ENV.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of field managers and supervisors, ensuring safety and project delivery.
• Monitor performance and safety requirements, implementing improvements.
• Deputise for the Operations Manager and solve operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Project Delivery

Strategic Planning

Education

ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering

C&G 232 or equivalent

Tools

ISOH Managing Safely

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Wakefield

What's in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.

25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Active local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing a team of field managers and supervisors, both direct employees and sub-contractors. The role provides leadership, safety management, contract management, project delivery, and strategic planning within the Power Division, ensuring safety, financial and operational targets are met or exceeded, maintaining exceptional customer service levels across all projects, being the main client interface both commercially and operationally and responsible for the allocation and safe delivery of work across the project delivery team.

As a Senior Project Manager you will

Day to day management of field managers, supervisors, project managers and sub-contractors/ management of worksites including vehicles and equipment.

Work alongside the Operations Manager to problem-solve and provide commercial assistance when required.

Deputise in the absence of the Operations Manager during periods of annual leave.

Actively monitor performance of all direct reports including subcontractors with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment

Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented.

Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements.

Survey and quote individual projects based on a contract schedule of rates.

Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner.

Operate in full compliance with Ipsum Power and UK Power Networks policies, procedures, and instructions.

Be proactive in promoting continuous improvement and innovation in our working methodology.

Work closely with the support team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored.

Identify and react swiftly to resolve any issues before they escalate.

Responsible for project profitability and rapid conversion of work completed to cash received.

Maintain and measure performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.

Establish excellent relationships with key stakeholders. Communicate and resolve issues with early resolution of any potential problems.

About you

Proven experience in a Senior Project Management position in power distribution engineering.

ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering preferred; C&G 232 or equivalent essential.

ISOH Managing Safely.

Hold or have help electrical authorisation to work on networks at LV, HV and ENV

Full Driving License is required for this position

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Next steps...

If you're interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to [e-mail] for more info!

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