Project Manager - OHL SPN Network

Candidates who are not local but are willing to lodge locally or undertake a lengthy commute will be entitled to a £300 weekly subsistence allowance.

My client is looking for an experienced Project Manager  to lead the delivery of essential electrical infrastructure projects across the SPN network. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Project Manager with a background in OHL  to join a growing business where you will oversee projects from planning through to completion while benefiting from strong support, career development and a competitive package.

Candidates required to lodge away from home or have a lengthy commute will receive an additional £300 per week in subsistence payments.

My client is a well established contractor delivering critical electrical infrastructure projects across Overhead Lines and Substations. They have built a strong reputation for safety, quality and delivering projects efficiently while providing employees with long-term career opportunities and support for professional development.

As a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects across cost, quality, safety and programme performance.

You will be:

• Managing the overall delivery of Overhead Line and Substation projects across cost, quality and time.

• Liaising with client Project Managers throughout the lifecycle of projects.

• Preparing project safety plans, risk assessments and programmes.

• Providing key project dates to SAP engineers.

• Ensuring site safety visits and reports are completed.

• Handling customer queries, complaints and compensation claims appropriately.

• Costing and invoicing additional works.

• Managing approved subcontractors in accordance with company procedures.

• Updating project cost-control systems and maintaining accurate records.

• Ensuring third parties neighbouring project sites are appropriately considered.

• Ensuring projects comply with current legislation including HASAWA, NRSWA and COSHH.

• Supporting and line managing Site Managers and Supervisors.

• Attending line management reviews and annual appraisals.

• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Previous experience working as a Project Manager within electrical infrastructure.

• A background as an Overhead Linesman (essential).

• Demonstrable experience delivering Overhead Line and Substation projects.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Good financial and commercial awareness.

• A solid understanding of quality assurance and inspection processes.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel and Word.

• The ability to work both remotely and on site as required.

• A full, clean driving licence

• Up to £54,000 per annum (DOE)

• Company Ford Ranger.

• Fuel card.

• £300 per week subsistence payment for candidates lodging away or not local 

• Structured line management support.

• Annual appraisals and ongoing development opportunities.

• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

This role is based from my client's office in Kent, with travel and occasional staying away from home required depending on project requirements. Flexibility to work across sites and remotely will be essential. Please be aware this is a fully office and on the road role, no hybrid working. 

The business provides clear progression opportunities and encourages continued professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager looking to progress within the transmission and distribution sector.

If you are looking to take ownership of critical electrical infrastructure projects and have the experience required, my client would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity further.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Transmission and Distribution professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West’s Transmission and Distribution division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years’ experience in this market. Please call Luke Shaw at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

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