Project Manager

Overview

Manage construction assurance for electrical distribution projects from start to finish

Key Responsibilities

• p6 scheduling
• risk register
• project execution
• safety inspections
• cost forecasting
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Ensure projects are notified and comply with CDM requirements and that they are delivered safely -Ensure that all workers engaged on the projects / portfolio of projects are fully aware of all safety and environmental requirements -Develop the Project Execution Plan and prepare and present project approval papers for Portfolio Board. -Identify 'free issue' materials and arrange as required through UKPN Supply Chain -Arrange access as required to undertake the works, including both landowner access (via P&C) and Outages via Network Control -Monthly review of P6 risk registers, issues logs and project commentary to align with PMO reporting timetable -Engage with Asset Management and Alliance PDD team pre Gate B approval to ensure correct scope and budget are mandated in accordance with the Alliance Governance & Delivery process. -Assist Commercial team in identifying any PSC/WPO errors in already issued documents -Ensure P6 programmes are updated for forecast costs by the Finance cut-off date each month. -Assist Commercial team in the production of any CGM related submissions. -Ensuring P6 programmes are updated for actual costs to date and also posted accrued costs. -Assist Lead Designer in matters relating to acceptance of the contractor's design -Ensure construction assurance through audits on quality of work, technical competencies, adherence to specifications, compliance with testing and commissioning procedures and safety and environmental procedures. Ensure that the required project completion data is completed and submitted for processing (Netmap, Ellipse, Project wise etc.) -Provide or delegate consent activity in liaison with UKPN Property & Consents team -Production of a weekly safety report -Work with PMO to ensure P6 programmes are up to date to enable monthly reports to be produced, including achievement, costs and forecasts etc. -Produce the monthly variance report at SAP2 close date each month and identify any further accruals required. -Check and validate monthly Contractor KPI submissions. -Ensure that all work is carried out to provide very high levels of Customer Service e.g. minimise Customer Interruptions & Customer Minutes Lost, network risk, and customer complaints -Ensure Purchase Orders are monitored and timely Goods Receipts undertaken each month before SAP1 close date. -Ensure project costs/forecast costs align with the associated NAMP provision on a minimum quarterly basis and initiate any NAMP Change Requests as required. -Adhere to the Alliance Governance & Delivery process for subsequent Gate C and Gate D submissions. -Assist Commercial team/Sub Programme Manager in reviewing an Alliance Delivery Proposal in readiness for acceptance -Undertake site safety inspections and record the inspections on UKPN's AIRline system. -Deliver projects in compliance with UKPN's 'Project Control Handbook'. -Communicate with key stakeholders such as Infrastructure Planning, Design, Supply Chain, Network Operations, Procurement and Asset Management to ensure that projects are managed from inception to completion -Deliver projects / portfolio of projects from inception to completion to time, quality and cost maintaining the highest levels of safety and environmental management. -Produce Project Execution Plans and Activity Information Packs -Produce delivery plans and ensure provision of direct / contract resources, materials and services to ensure that project programmes are maintained -Assist Commercial team in the preparation of PSC/WPO documentation in readiness for issuing -Update the Finance Accruals list by the Finance cut-off date each month. -Production and up keep of P6 Risk Register and provide information to the Risk Advisory Board as required

Requirements

• ehv
• construction management
• iosh
• apm pmq
• primavera
• microsoft project

What You Bring

-Knowledge of the EHV distribution network and Distribution Safety Rules would be desirable. -Experience with construction management best practice -A safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely will be advantageous as will experience of working with the CDM 2015 regulations and ISO9001 quality processes -Formal qualification from a recognised Project Management or construction professional body equivalent to APM PMQ or higher or A HNC in Electrical or Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with experience of managing the development and construction of electrical distribution projects is the preferred requirement, however, applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and a strong record of accomplishment in either project management or electrical distribution infrastructures (design or construction) would be welcomed. -Knowledge and experience of Primavera P6, online project collaboration tools, Microsoft Project, the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word and Access) and project management techniques

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Benefits

-Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan -Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes -25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. -Discounted gym membership -Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid -Occupational Health support -Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products -Employee Assistance Programme -Private Medical Cover/Simply Health -Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

About Uk Power Networks

-It has built resilience through landmark innovation—funded by Ofgem—for projects like Low Carbon London and Flexible Plug & Play, pioneering smart grid integration. -The company architected and maintains private networks serving Heathrow, Stansted, London Underground and Canary Wharf, showcasing its aptitude in high-stakes infrastructure. -Its rollout of pole-support trusses and smart connection portals highlights a knack for clever engineering that minimizes disruption while boosting reliability. -From carrying legacy cables to orchestrating EV infrastructure and hydrogen experimentation, its story is one of transforming traditional power delivery for modern demands.

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