Description

Company Overview:

Our client, founded in 2010, is a privately owned company well-respected among clients and in the utilities industry. They have witnessed remarkable year-on-year growth and have a presence in various UK locations, delivering innovative services nationwide. Their services encompass private high-voltage connections, maintenance, and multiple utility connections in Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water, and EV Charging. 

The Role: Project Manager

As a Special Projects Site Manager, you will be overseeing the construction of Primary Substations and Grid Connection projects. These projects are of high value, high risk, and sensitivity to the client. Your role requires close supervision of specialist civil subcontractors and the management of electrical and mechanical resources when necessary.

At times, the Special Projects team might have to do different roles, like working on plans, designs, or delivering projects, based on what they know. These jobs could be in various parts of the United Kingdom, like the Midlands area. You will also be responsible for handling changes in the projects, including making project cost estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the client professionally and effectively to all stakeholders.
• Ensure the safe and responsible delivery of all Special Projects under your management.
• Maintain a record of daily events.
• Provide weekly progress reports to the Project Planner, Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Project Manager as required.
• Ensure positive project outcomes for all projects you are responsible for.
• Manage changes to projects.
• Proactively identify and manage risks.
• Achieve project financial goals and any yearly appraisal targets.
• Develop internal project-specific Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) for the client.
• Review and manage internal and external project resources.
• Record and manage sub-contractor Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS).
• Manage Site Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) documentation.
• Supervise project resources directly when required.
• Conduct and document monthly SHEQ Tours specific to projects.
• Undertake and document quarterly SHEQ tours specific to projects, in coordination with a Senior Project Manager.
• Maintain project-specific documentation in line with the company's Business Management System (BMS).
• Maintain a strategy for Continual Professional Development (CPD).

Experience & Qualities: Essential

• Proven track record as a reliable team player.
• Experience in managing project budgets and resources.
• Experience in managing reasonably complex projects, budgets, and a range of direct, indirect, and specialist resources within the MEICA/Utility/T&D Technical Construction Environment.
• A qualification equivalent to or exceeding NVQ Level 3 in engineering, construction, or management, along with relevant knowledge, training, and experience.
• Suitable experience in managing projects that would be classified as "notifiable" under the Construction, Design & Management Regulations 2015.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Awareness of Control, Protection, and Automation schemes.
• Experience in delivering construction projects under formal construction practices.
• Company Project Manager Accredited.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and adequate cost and finance skills.
• The ability to manage project delivery schedules and simple GANTT charts using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• TWS (Temporary Works Supervisor) certification or willingness to work toward it if required by the client.
• EUSR/CSCS/ECS (related to utility safety and competence).
• First Aid at Work Certificate.

Desirable

• IET Eng Tech, MIET, or willingness to work toward these qualifications.
• APM/PMI/Prince project management certification, or equivalent, or willingness to work toward these certifications.

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here