Senior Project Manager

Overview

Manage delivery of major multi‑utility infrastructure projects to time, budget, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• network commissioning
• construction standards
• procurement liaison
• safety culture
• stakeholder management

Tasks

To manage the delivery of a portfolio of major multi-utility projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction. The role also includes responsibility for regional logistics and waste reduction. -Oversee recruitment, induction, and training of engineering teams. -Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and support CES score targets. -Mentor and manage Project Managers across the region. -Authorise contractor payments and monitor construction standards. -Lead the delivery of major multi-utility projects across electricity, gas, fibre, and water. -Support the sales team in acquiring new contracts. -Manage relationships with major project customers and internal stakeholders. -Ensure networks are built to specification and commissioned in line with customer requirements. -Support HR-related matters and accreditation compliance (GIRS, WIRS, NERS, MURS, Gas Safe, OAMI). -Liaise with procurement to arrange bespoke contracts where required. -Promote a proactive safety culture and support behavioural safety initiatives (Bradley Curve).

Requirements

• management qualification
• engineering qualification
• driving licence
• utility standards
• utility experience
• engineering tech

What You Bring

-Effective communicator. -Proven management experience. -Informative and helpful. -Must hold a valid UK driving licence. -Management qualification. -Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. -Recognised engineering qualification. -Practical knowledge of construction requirements for utility networks. -Strong working knowledge of legislation, technical standards, codes of practice, and specifications related to electricity, gas, fibre, or water distribution. -Resilient, reliable, and approachable. -Problem solver with strong attention to detail. -Significant experience in utility infrastructure project delivery. -Preferably registered as an engineering technician or working towards registration.

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Benefits

Salary: Competitive -Up to 10% pension contribution (with employee contribution) -Inclusive, safety-focused company culture -Annual cost-of-living pay review -Career development and training opportunities -33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to purchase 2 additional weeks -Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay -Hybrid working options -£1,000 referral bonus (net of tax)

About Advance Trs

-Founded with a clear mission to connect talented professionals with high-demand sectors. -Offers recruitment services across various industries including energy, infrastructure, and transport. -Works with leading clients in sectors like utilities, marine, and industrial engineering. -Specializes in delivering tailored staffing solutions for complex, large-scale projects. -Has grown into a trusted name in the recruitment space, known for its commitment to quality and expertise. -Provides both permanent and contract recruitment, adapting to the changing needs of the industry. -Partners with global companies, helping them meet their project demands with the right talent at the right time.

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