Project Manager

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Do you have water, gas or electrical experience? Are you looking for your next opportunity? If so, this Project Manager role could be the one for you!

UK Power Solutions is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team! You will deliver a portfolio of multi-utility (Electric, Gas & Water) network connections to Residential, Residential/Commercial and Industrial Customers.

Role Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for project safety & quality.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Plan and supervise multi-utility works inclusive of cable/pipe jointing, substation/PRI installation, excavation & reinstatement in the highway, cable/pipe installation, commissioning and energisation.
• Keep internal databases and systems up to date.
• Produce financial project forecasts.
• Ensure robust and clear communication across all project stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain project programme.
• Prepare Work Instructions, Risk Assessments & Method Statements.
• Liaise with External stakeholders e.g. Local Authorities.
• Liaise with Internal stakeholders and support teams.
• Procure and control project materials.
• Prepare for and attend, monthly project reviews.
• Liaise with Network owners to complete final connections.
• Liaise with and support both the client and UKPS team to ensure smooth project delivery.

About you

• Excellent communication with the ability to build strong working relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects across different locations.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Safety critical mindset.
• Highly process driven.
• Resilient with the ability to work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands.
• A strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects across different locations.
• Construction site experience.
• Experienced in managing internal and external site-based workforce.

Core Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer you:

• Competitive starting salary
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising by 1 day a year after two complete years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Life Insurance (3x salary)
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Medical Insurance (following successful probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme

About us

We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP). We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial and industrial projects.

As a part of the Last Mile Infrastructure Group, one of UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, we own and operate in excess of 300,000 gas and electricity connections serving residential and commercial customers. In total the Group employs over 650 people across the UK.

Check out our website: https://ukpowersolutions.co.uk