Project Manager (Major Projects)

Job Introduction

Project Manager, Major Projects – Remote within Southwest England

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Major Projects team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Project Manager, Major Projects to join us.

As Project Manager within our Major Projects team, you will lead the successful delivery of primary substations, electricity, gas and water connection projects, ranging from LV to 132kV and LP to MP. You will also manage complex installations for developments often linked to downstream commercial, industrial and residential networks. From planning through to completion, you will oversee the safe and effective running of each site while working closely with the many stakeholders involved.

The role will cover the Southwest of England, with occasional travel to other locations across the UK to support project delivery.

What’s in it for you as a Project Manager, Major Projects?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Project Manager, Major Projects:

• Take ownership of project safety and quality, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, operational safety rules and all relevant health and safety file requirements, including accurate as-built drawings.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements, work instructions and other safety related documentation to support safe and effective project delivery.
• Work closely with the Major Projects coordination team to plan, monitor and maintain project programmes, helping to ensure schemes are delivered on time and within budget.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise electrical installation works, including cable jointing, excavation and reinstatement, cable installation, earthing, commissioning and energisation across primary substations and other complex sites.
• Coordinate major plant deliveries, long lead materials and project resources, working with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to keep activity on track.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, local authorities, DNOs, iDNOs and internal teams, providing weekly progress updates, supporting commercial forecasting and helping to identify any contract variations in good time.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experienced in managing multiple projects across different locations
• Construction site experience
• Previous experience of power distribution networks 
• Experienced in managing internal and external labour 
• IT literate, specifically in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
• Previous primary substation installation experience and knowledge (desirable)
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (desirable)
• Competency to work in substation up to 132kV (desirable)

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering e.g. C&G, ONC, HNC & Degree (equivalent Engineering qualifications may be considered)

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Project Manager, Major Projects? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.  

We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow. 

Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk 

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.