Connections Manager

Description

• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all connection and metering projects, including technical specifications, permits, and correspondence
• Drives improvement across supplier landscape through regular provision and review of performance data
• Active Stakeholder Management of all parties with interest in the programme both internally across CK, the delivery Partners, (IP & ICP), LAs and residents where connections works take place
• Data Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of metering data for billing and reporting purposes
• Overseeing the development of the Project Budget Sheet of estimated costs for approval by Commercial Finance within the contract Target Price and then delivery of programme to budget along with verification/certification of payments to ICPs in line with their contracts
• Delegates appropriately - monitors progress and provides support, resources and cover
• Sets and communicates contribution expectations, metrics and outcomes for the team
• Coordinate with Utilities: Liaise with utility companies to secure grid connections, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Accuracy and timely reporting of programme delivery progress, costs and risks & issues to both the PMO, SDMs and the clients (where required) on a weekly basis
• Manage Connection Projects: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of electricity connection projects for new EV charging stations
• Meter Installation and Maintenance: Oversee the installation, and maintenance of metering equipment at EV charging sites
• Supervise Teams: Lead and supervise ICPs involved in connection and metering projects
• Management of Connected Kerb's MSA Contract and the production of the Service Order to ensure contractual coverage for scope, delivery and cost along with active Change Control when required
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with equipment suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and timely delivery of services
• Design Management and quality of the connections works in accordance with NERS regulations, Connected Kerb's Engineering Standards and Installation Guidelines and signing off the Practical Completion with As Builts and NRSWA audits using Connected Kerb's Quality 3 Lines of Defence
• Leadership and continual development for Connections Lead with clear objectives/ defined delivery targets to ensure development of a high performing team
• Compliance: Ensure all metering equipment and processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Focuses on identifying and championing integrated solutions for clients and stakeholders
• Cost Management: Monitor and manage budgets for electricity connection projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Lead the Charge
• Building strong teamplay both internally and externally
• Site Assessments: Conduct site assessments to determine the feasibility of electricity connections and identify the necessary infrastructure upgrades
• Performance Management: Set performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and implement improvement plans as needed
• Health, Safety & Environment across all aspects of connections works including assurance of CDM and all connection related activities and embedding Connected Kerb's Zero Harm approach
• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding electricity connections and metering issues
• Progress Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on project status, budget, and performance metrics to senior management
• Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Establish external and internal benchmarks and appropriate KPIs as the basis for demonstrating the quality of connections delivery
• Promoting true collaboration between Connected Kerb and our IPs and ICPs through regular dialogue, monthly SRMs to discuss collective performance against Connected Kerb's 5 CPIs (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Cost & Reputation)
• Leading the e2e connections programme delivery to defined scope, time and cost using Connected Kerb's Programme Way, based on the APM methodology to develop coherent and robust delivery programmes
• All Risk Management across the Programme to identify, categorise, assess, and mitigate all risks to delivery and escalating to the PMO where appropriate

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner
• Track record of successfully managing ICP projects to time, quality and budget
• Experience infrastructure Health, Safety, Environment & Quality, including CDM
• Proven value engineering to overcome delivery issues
• Adopts a learning mindset; systematises and continuously improves processes as we grow
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
• Has confidence, authority and responsibility for all aspects of a significant area of work, including policy formation and application
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (eg Sitetracker preferable) )
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Experience in understanding budgets and managing costs
• Thinks strategically to anticipate future trends and changing client needs
• Understanding of the electrical connections contractually and commercially capable to drive delivery performance
• PMO/programme scheduling experience
• Highly experienced electricity connections and metering with a proven track record of > 3 years involved in delivering infrastructure projects, ideally in energy or network infrastructure
• Extensive stakeholder experience across ICPs, DNOs & IDNOs
• Client focused and able to manage counterparties at the heart of everything we do
• ICP, DNO & IDNO: Ability to build strong relationships across the electrical ecosystem
• Involves colleagues with the right expertise to optimise decision making
• Permit and Approval Management: Obtain necessary permits and approvals from local authorities and regulatory bodies

Benefits

• Lots of opportunities to really develop your expertise in all key Delivery functions.
• A diverse and exciting work atmosphere, working with passionate and talented teams
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance at 4 times salary
• Lots of opportunities to socialise!
• Competitive salary
• 28 days of holidays and generous Family Leave policies
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance