Team Manager - Electric Distribution Projects & Safety

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is seeking a Team Manager to oversee delivery of essential electrical infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. The role requires hands-on experience with distribution-level construction methods and proven ability to lead teams while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

You will liaise with customers and contracting partners, coordinate resources, and ensure timely completion of programmes.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of overhead line construction methods at distribution voltage levels
• Experience with underground cable construction methods at distribution voltage levels
• Experience with plant construction methods at distribution levels
• Experience with distribution networks construction methods
• Ability to manage work delivery and/or lead teams to deliver projects/programmes of work
• Promote safety targets and model safe onsite practices
• Experience of NIE Networks (or similar) electricity system at distribution or transmission levels
• Proven track record in dealing with Customers and Contracting Partners and managing expectations
• Practical understanding of IT/Microsoft Office for reporting and analysis
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business travel across Northern Ireland

Responsibilities

• Manage work delivery and/or lead teams to deliver projects/programmes of work
• Promote safety targets and model safe onsite practices
• Engage with Customers and Contracting Partners to manage expectations
• Travel across Northern Ireland with a company car as required

Skills

Overhead line construction

Underground cable construction

Plant construction methods

Distribution networks construction

Team management

Safety leadership

NIE Networks experience

Stakeholder management

IT reporting & analysis

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is seeking a Team Manager to oversee delivery of essential electrical infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. The role requires hands-on experience with distribution-level construction methods and proven ability to lead teams while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

You will liaise with customers and contracting partners, coordinate resources, and ensure timely completion of programmes.