Senior Project Manager

Description

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.

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Salary: Competitive

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance