Delivers electricity to 2.4 million people across the North West, ensuring reliable power supply.
Manage utility projects, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
16 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Construction Services
Technical Services
Design
Asset Management
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
project delivery
budget management
schedule management
risk management
health & safety
stakeholder management
Responsible for delivering Customer projects in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner, whilst achieving the highest levels of Customer Satisfaction
Accountable for full budgetary and commercial management, schedule management, risk and issue management, with regular reporting to both internal and external stakeholders
Promote and maintain the positive Health & Safety culture throughout the project lifecycle
To lead the ENWL project team - with focus on working collaboratively with different stakeholders and building / maintaining excellent relationships
Ensure that all projects are planned and delivered in accordance with regulatory and corporate legislation
Requirements
ms project
project management
commercial
utility
33kv
budget control
Commercial astuteness and budget control management
Experience of customer facing project delivery
Excellent project schedule management and a proficient user of MS Project
Knowledge of technical and regulatory codes of practice
Experience of managing a portfolio of projects within the Utility sector.
Experience of managing electrical distribution projects at 33kV and/or 132kV
Strong Project Management with associated qualification / experience.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
references from previous employers
medical appointment
disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
drug & alcohol test
Company
Overview
2.4 million
Customers Served
Reliably provides electricity to over 2.4 million individuals across the North West.
60,000+ miles
Power Lines Operated
Maintains and operates over 60,000 miles of power lines, forming a critical infrastructure backbone.
100%
Renewable Energy Focus
Invests in renewable energy solutions to improve sustainability while maintaining high standards.
Has a rich history of innovation in the energy sector, adapting to changing demands and technologies.
Specializes in energy distribution, including network maintenance, upgrades, and customer-focused services.
Delivers electricity to homes, businesses, and communities, ensuring seamless power across varied sectors.
Focuses on improving the resilience and efficiency of power networks, future-proofing the grid.
Notable for its efforts to integrate smart grid technologies, enhancing control and reliability.
Experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects, often coordinating with regional authorities and developers.
Culture + Values
Leading in technology through early and continued investment in digitalisation and DSO capability.
Building trust through open communication and understanding local needs via stakeholder engagement panels.
Committing to data accessibility and transparency by sharing information through websites, data portals, and visualization tools.
Collaborating with stakeholders, including local authorities, universities, regulators, and industry partners, to co-develop energy solutions.
A commitment to innovation through delivering initiatives like the Smart Optimisation Output Plan, Active Network Management trials, CLASS, and Smart Street programmes.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2038
Net Zero Target
Aims to achieve net zero for own operations 12 years ahead of UK's 2050 target.
63% Emission Reduction
Carbon Reduction Commitment
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 63% by 2035 compared to 2020 baseline.
£2 Billion Investment
Clean Tech Funding
Investing £2 billion from 2023–2028 to expand network capacity for electric vehicles, heat pumps, and clean technologies.
~13.7M kg CO₂e
2023 Emissions
Total emissions in 2023, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Joined UN-backed Race to Zero campaign and committed to Science-Based Targets consistent with 1.5 °C pathway
Invested £63.5 million (2019–23) to reduce carbon emissions and support customers
Made all depots and training centres zero-carbon, converted fleet to EVs, installed depot chargers
Developed Active Network Management system to unlock 1.8 GW of connection schemes, accelerating net-zero tech uptake
Awarded £427,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund to pilot Net Zero Terrace, REWIRE and RetroMeter projects
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available DEI strategy, goals or gender‑related statistics on website or LinkedIn