Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (UK)

Are you an established underground cabling or OHL project manager seeking your next challenge? Our client is currently looking for a seasoned professional with a strong background in transmission and distribution to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on significant and impactful projects within the energy sector, contributing to the UK's net-zero 2050 goals.

Benefits:
- Engaging Projects: Work on meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders across emerging energy sectors.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Join an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across its business.
- Competitive Salary: Benefit from a competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, and 4x base salary life insurance, all adaptable to suit your lifestyle.
- Professional Development: Access tailored development plans to suit your individual needs and interests.
- Global Connections: Collaborate with experts around the world who are at the forefront of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.

Role Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of strategic bids and tenders.
- Ensure successful delivery of all project stages, meeting key programme milestones.
- Support and prepare for the mobilisation of new projects.
- Approve scope of works, plans, and estimates for project elements.
- Ensure team consistency in project controls, including PMP, QA/QC, and CPP.
- Manage project resources, risk & change management, EVM analysis, budget control, and cash flow.
- Promote a high standard of project programming and produce monthly reports.
- Resolve project issues and challenges effectively.
- Provide guidance and leadership, acting as a trouble-shooter when necessary.
- Demonstrate effective SHE leadership and promote a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with NEC Contract terms and conditions, scope of work, and variations log.
- Manage the Programme of Works, Quality Plan, and Project Risk Register.
- Uphold company values and standards, demonstrating safety, integrity, and commitment.

Qualifications:
- Engineering qualification (HND/HNC) or equivalent industry track record.
- Project management qualification (APM or similar).
- Understanding of Engineering principles, CDM guidelines, and Cabling Installation techniques.
- Recognised SHE qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH).
- Experience with SSEN, NGET, and other Distribution Network Operators.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness, including knowledge of NEC contracts and Local Authority permit requirements.
- Ability to lead and build project teams, and develop good working relationships with clients and sub-contractors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work away from home when required and hold a full driving licence