Project Manager

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About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent Multi Utility Project Manager (electrical bias) to join our growing operations department in the North West region. 

As a Project Manager you will be accountable and responsible for the delivery of utility construction projects from award through to project closure. The key objectives are to ensure that the client’s contracted requirements and timescales are met and that the projects are delivered safely, to budget, on time, to scope and quality for adoption by the asset owners.

Projects may range in size from medium sized housing developments of £50k contract value to multi-million pound commercial or multi-year housing developments.

Could you power up your career with Energetics?

Your responsibilities:

• Project Manage multi-utility projects in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Plan and schedule onsite and offsite works and associated connections with the scheduling team.
• Order all major plant and associated enclosures to the correct specification and design.
• Is responsible for full compliance with the planning and submission of NRSWA Section 74 and Permits.
• Work with the Operations Manager to forecast resource requirements and ensure sufficient resources are available to deliver the project.
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of Health, Safety and Quality always and take the lead role for health, safety, and work quality on each project to ensure that safe working practices are maintained.
• Prepare project specific RAMS and communicate they to our team and submit to the client prior for their internal approval.
• Be responsible for delivery of the project financials, including margin and cash flow, and work closely with the QS to ensure appropriate commercial resolution of variations (VO) and disputes
• Recognise the status of the billing applicable to the project throughout its life cycle and ensure adherence to the billing process and in line with the customer’s agreed payment terms and conditions.
• Prepare appropriate records and reports to communicate project status to both internal and, where appropriate, external stakeholders, for example, financial reports, status and milestone reports, project plans, etc.
• Arrange and attend client pre-start and progress meeting to agree timescales, costs and resources required.
• Regular internal project reviews with the commercial team to discuss project performance including costs v revenue, percentage complete to date and cost to complete.
• Effectively undertake Project Closure by reconciling activities and costs and preparing and submitting necessary closure forms for Commercial sign off.
• Demonstrate a commercial and operational awareness in delivery of the project.
• Liaise with DNO’s, IDNO’s, GT’s, IGT’s and Water Companies for final connections.
• Oversee and drive any associated legal transfers internally and externally with the asset owner, client, and landowners.

Experience / Knowledge:

Experience operating in the utility or construction industries, or similar sectors

Excellent organisational planning and time management skills.

Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability.

Attention to detail.

Commercial acuity and demonstrable project, financial and contract management skills

Excellent communication, team working and customer service skills

Good IT skills.

Working knowledge of CDM Regulations

Qualifications:

Essential:

HNC in an engineering discipline or similar appropriate and equivalent qualification or at least 5 years’ experience holding a similar position.

Desirable:

Health & Safety qualification including Site Safety training, IOSH, NEBOSH, etc.

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

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

Core Benefits:

• 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 
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) 
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance

And once you have successfully completed your probation, you will have access to:

• Hybrid working for eligible roles (3 days in the office, 2 from home) 
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers.

Energetics Design & Build, as part of Last Mile work with the UK’s leading housebuilders, construction firms and independent consulting companies. We provide gas, electricity and water connections to new residential and commercial developments for housing and construction customers across the North of England, North Wales, and Scotland.

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success. To achieve this, we need to be at our very best in everything we do – and employ experienced, enthuastic and committed people.

At Energetics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!