Project Manager

Project Manager (Utilities) | Major Electricity Transmission Infrastructure | East of England

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK contractor for a Project Manager (Utilities) to join a joint venture team delivering a major high-voltage electricity transmission scheme as part of a national grid framework.

The project

A landmark reinforcement of the transmission network, delivering a 400kV connection of approximately 180km, linking existing and new substations across the East of England. This is a long-term, nationally significant programme with a strong pipeline of work.

The role

Based in the East of England, you will lead and coordinate all utility-related activities across the entire scheme, ensuring utilities are identified, managed, protected, diverted and delivered in line with programme, budget, safety and stakeholder requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a team of Utility Engineers and Coordinators, ensuring safe working around utilities, correct permits and agreed access routes
• Liaise with utility companies to agree protection measures and diversion requirements
• Plan and prioritise diversions to suit the construction programme, agreeing timelines with utility owners and monitoring progress
• Engage with other contractors across the framework and the Client to ensure a joined-up approach
• Work with the commercial team to develop budgets for utility works
• Identify and manage change, including scope and programme issues, raising early warnings and liaising with the Client
• Produce and monitor information required schedules
• Ensure all works comply with HS&E legislation and site Health, Safety and Environmental Plans
• Maintain strict adherence to budget, quality and safety standards
• Communicate effectively with contractors responsible for delivering each phase
• Make decisions on solutions to major issues and challenges

About you

• Proven experience managing utilities on major infrastructure, energy or linear projects
• Strong track record of working with utility companies on protection and diversions
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness and confident stakeholder management at Client level