Tier 1 Gas Mains Replacement - Project Manager

JDT UTILITIES Ltd; Sturminster Marshall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities service provider based in Sturminster Marshall seeks a Project Manager for their Wessex Operation in gas mains replacement. The role involves managing Tier 1 projects, ensuring compliance and effective resource utilization. Candidates must possess mandatory qualifications like SHEA Gas and NWRSA. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and sick pay.

Benefits

Company branded vehicle plus fuel card

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications: SHEA Gas, NWRSA, NCO Level 2, SCO Core, PTW, FOA, RO.
• Desired qualifications: IOSH Managing Safely Experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Tier 1 gas operation teams for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance and efficient use of resources.
• Conduct audits and assurance checks for safety standards.

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Project Manager, Wessex Operation

Do you have the skill and experience to be a Tier 1 Gas Project Manager for Wessex Operations in Gas Mains Replacement? If so, we want to hear from you!

Side Note: Due to Health and Safety and the nature of the role. Mandatory qualifications and experience are required as below. Those that do not possess the relevant qualifications will not be shortlisted.

Job Purpose

Accountable to Senior Manager Tier 1 for the coordination and delivery of Tier 1 projects as directed, specifically the ownership and execution from End 2 End of Tier1 projects and the management of Tier 1 gas-operations Teams to achieve directed targets and goals, whilst ensuring compliance, safety, efficiency, and cost-effective utilisation of JDT assets.

Mandatory Qualifications / Competencies

• SHEA Gas
• NWRSA (Supervisor/ Dual)
• NCO Level 2 (Svc/mains) or Gas Distribution for Managers (GDM) Qualification and proven experience
• SCO Core, PTW, FOA, RO

Desired Qualifications / Competencies

• IOSH Managing Safely Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Direction and management of assigned gas operations Teams in the delivery of allocated projects (delivering the directed requirement), as JDT authorised contractual representative.
• Delivery of allocated projects as per the operational plan as directed by the Plans Dept to achieve targets and KPIs, and on time, whilst ensuring all resources are used cost effectively and within set budgets.
• Supporting Senior Manager with administration of allocated gas ops Teams (incl starters' packs, ensuring qualifications/ competences/training needs, Team holiday plan etc), conducting staff induction as required.
• Ownership from End 2 End of allocated projects from planning, through delivery to closure phases (incl directed tasks such as, but not restricted to, Due Diligence, site visits, resource planning, construction phase planning (push plan), TM development & coord, Client & LA liaison, site clears etc).
• Liaison with supporting functions and internal departments (ie Plans dept/CustCare/Fitters/Reinstatement) to meet allocated Teams' requirements, ensure situational awareness, reducing friction & reactive activity.
• Act as Competent Person (CP) for gas operations in support of allocated Teams, as and when required. (SCO5). Act as Authorising Engineer (AE) for issuing Permits to Work in support of allocated Teams (or if under client's system, POC for liaison with Client to issue Permits to Work). (SCO1-2AE)
• Maintenance of engineering and safety standards employed by Teams to ensure compliance and a safe place to work, incl conducting audits, assurance checks and training/tool box talks, CAT training and use etc.
• Ensuring own and Teams' compliance with company Policies and procedures/ SOPs.
• Capture and reporting up of financial elements of projects (ie CIPs, Invoices, Day Works, WRs, VOs etc), reporting Tier 1 Variation and Damage Reporting issues as identified (SOPs801 & 803).
• Attendance on internal, client and Local Authority planning, and coordination meetings as required.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive working environment for all employees.

Compensation and Benefits

JDT Salary: Competitive (dependant on qualifications, skills, and experience)

Hours: 45 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday

Holiday: 25 Holidays plus UK Public Holidays

Company Pension Scheme - NEST

Option of JDT Caddy Van or Car Allowance

Benefits

• Company branded vehicle plus fuel card for business use
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme inc free access to 24/07 counselling
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule

• Monday to Friday