Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Wakefield

Employment type: Full Time 

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.? 

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services? 

Cycle to Work scheme? 

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?! 

Life assurance cover? 

Long service recognition? 

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community? 

About the role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Private Networks Division based in Wakefield. 

You will lead and drive the successful delivery of a major Electrical Infrastructure Project across all aspects of scope, technical performance, customer satisfaction, commercial management and financial performance within the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play a key role within a growing and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety:-

Ensure the allocated Project Team operates to the highest standards of Health & Safety, maintaining a proactive safety culture and full compliance with company and statutory requirements.

Business Growth & Profitability:-

Drive project business growth and profitability by ensuring project programmes identify and provide for sufficient skilled, trained and competent resources to deliver the required scope safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Customer Satisfaction & Technical Delivery:-

Work closely with customer site contacts to understand requirements, build strong working relationships and ensure customer satisfaction through technical delivery excellence throughout the contract lifecycle.

Process Compliance & Continuous Improvement:-

Ensure full compliance with Ipsum processes, procedures and governance requirements, while actively promoting and delivering continuous improvement across project operations.

Lessons Learnt & Best Practice:-

Ensure lessons learnt, successful delivery practices and technical best practice are captured, shared and embedded within project delivery processes and culture. Use these insights to improve operational performance, increase competitiveness and drive sustainable project profitability.

About you…

Relevant Engineering Qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Recognised Safety Qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent)

Proven track record within the Utilities /Power Industry as a Project Manager - with recognised Project Management Qualification / or working towards

Delivery experience of HV/LV Installation and maintenance works

You will require a full UK driving licence and eligibility for a CTC clearance and DBS check is essential.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities…

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. 

Next steps…

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!