Project Manager

A Project Manager is required in Leeds, to be fully responsible for the safe successful delivery of NPg frameworks – primarily Asset Replacement changes, and HV maintenance works.

Along with a competitive salary between £52,057 - £74,370, we also offer benefits such as;

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases up to 28 days with service
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Company car scheme
• Career development & progression with opportunity to increase your salary
• Ability to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Mental health support & counselling services
• Eye care vouchers with funding towards glasses
• Contractual sick pay
• Long service recognition
• Agile working

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate, lead and proactively manage the planning, development and delivery of Asset works to ensure all contract jobs are delivered safely, to program, budget, and satisfaction of the client
• Full understanding of the scope of works, variations to change of scope or additional work, controlling change requests and technical queries
• Establishment of safe systems of work in accordance with health and safety legislation including CDM where applicable
• Direct liaison with the client, sub-contractors and third parties
• Preparation and maintenance of the program and resource plan
• Communication of project requirements to site delivery personnel including contractors and agents
• Management of project team and co-ordination of project activities
• Overall responsibility for project execution, ensuring that program/project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety expectations
• Manage project costs, monitor finances and have strong commercial acumen

Competencies:

• Good understanding & knowledge of HV/LV distribution systems
• Sufficient experience of switchgear changes
• Experience in construction project management, civil engineering, or related fields
• Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, & time management
• Experience managing various projects including those involving risk management, communication and quality control
• Good communicator & able to interpret information
• Customer orientated and commercially aware
• Teamwork & decision making
• Safety management
  

Essential Qualifications & Attributes:

• ONC in Electrical Engineering equivalent as a minimum
• Degree or equivalent award in construction management, civil engineering as a minimum
• Project Management – Prince 2, PMP, APM PMQ, and/or equivalent role-based experience
• Good understanding of Electrical Engineering / project management / DNO working
• Previous experience working with a HV DNO and private networks company
• Project Management experience of HV & LV networks essential
• Programme production and monitoring using MS project or equivalent and knowledge of scheduling work and resources.
• Understanding construction methods, design and engineering principles
• Able to produce and operate as a Principal Contractor under CDM
  

Desirable Qualifications & Attributes:

• HNC / Degree in Electrical & Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Management Qualifications
• NRSWA Supervisor competency
• Temporary Works competency
• DNO authorisations
• Preferably from a DNO background where individual has project managed Asset Replacement work overseeing installation of Tx’s, RMU’s, RN2C equipment, and Midel oil changes
• Experiencing in managing a construction project delivery team
• Previous experience of working in a similar role desirable
• Experience in framework and scheme project management

If you are passionate about leading projects to success and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.