Senior Project Manager in Warrington, Cheshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utility infrastructure provider seeks a Project Manager to oversee major multi-utility projects, ensuring completion to high standards. Candidates should have significant experience in utility infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and a recognized engineering qualification. This role offers hybrid working options and various benefits including competitive pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual cost-of-living pay review

Up to 10% pension contribution

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

£1,000 referral bonus

Career development opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in utility infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and technical standards related to utilities.
• Proven management experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multi-utility projects ensuring quality and safety.
• Lead relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Support recruitment and training of project teams.

Skills

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Effective communicator

Problem solver with strong attention to detail

Professional mentality

Resilient and reliable

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Registered as an engineering technician

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub, serving over 7 million energy professionals worldwide.

About the Business

Advance is proud to be partnered with a leading UK utility infrastructure provider that has been driving innovation and sustainable development for over three decades. The business supports the UK's transition to net zero by delivering multi‑utility networks across residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Known for its inclusive culture and commitment to safety, the company offers a supportive environment where employees are empowered to grow and succeed.

Role Purpose

Manage the delivery of a portfolio of major multi‑utility projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction, while also overseeing regional logistics and waste reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major multi‑utility projects across electricity, gas, fibre, and water.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and support behavioural safety initiatives (Bradley Curve).
• Ensure networks are built to specification and commissioned in line with customer requirements.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and support CES score targets.
• Support the sales team in acquiring new contracts.
• Manage relationships with major project customers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with procurement to arrange bespoke contracts where required.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and training of engineering teams.
• Mentor and manage Project Managers across the region.
• Authorise contractor payments and monitor construction standards.
• Support HR‑related matters and accreditation compliance (GIRS, WIRS, NERS, MURS, Gas Safe, OAMI).
• Perform any other duties as required by senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Preferably registered as an engineering technician or working towards registration.

Experience

• Significant experience in utility infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of legislation, technical standards, codes of practice, and specifications related to electricity, gas, fibre, or water distribution.
• Proven management experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Professional, "right first time" and "can do" mentality.
• Problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.
• Resilient, reliable, and approachable.
• Informative and helpful.

Desirable

• Practical knowledge of construction requirements for utility networks.
• Management qualification.

Conditions of Employment

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Annual cost‑of‑living pay review
• Up to 10% pension contribution (with employee contribution)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to purchase 2 additional weeks
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• £1,000 referral bonus (net of tax)
• Hybrid working options
• Career development and training opportunities
• Inclusive, safety‑focused company culture

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status.