Senior Project Manager – Utilities & LV Cable Upgrades

Quartzelec Limited; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Enhanced annual leave

Gym subsidy

Remote GP service

Employee referral program

Long service awards

Maternity/paternity pay

EV charging points

Onsite parking

Job summary

Quartzelec Limited is a UK-based engineering group delivering critical infrastructure. They seek an experienced Project Manager to lead low voltage distribution cable upgrade projects in the Utilities business.

You will own projects from inception through to completion, managing delivery, budget, client relationships and team development. The role requires proven utilities or infrastructure experience, strong budgeting and stakeholder management, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong budget, profitability, and contractual obligation management.
• Experience leading operational teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• SMSTS/SSSTS or IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Civils experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of low voltage distribution cable upgrade projects.
• Plan, execute, monitor and complete projects within scope, time and budget.
• Manage budgets, P&L, cash flow, and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Build client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations; manage subcontractors.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

SMSTS

SSSTS

IOSH Managing Safely

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Quartzelec Limited is a UK-based engineering group delivering critical infrastructure. They seek an experienced Project Manager to lead low voltage distribution cable upgrade projects in the Utilities business.

You will own projects from inception through to completion, managing delivery, budget, client relationships and team development. The role requires proven utilities or infrastructure experience, strong budgeting and stakeholder management, and a full UK driving licence.