Senior Project Manager – Asset Replacement
Location: North-East England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day‑to‑day delivery of Asset Replacement works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
* Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
* Act as the main senior contact with Northern Powergrid, maintaining strong client relationships.
* Champion compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
* Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover.
* Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational requirements.
* Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet contract performance targets.
* Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, including RAMS and as‑built records.
* Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and stakeholders to support delivery.
Essential Qualifications
* Significant experience in a senior operational/project management role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
* Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
* Understanding of Asset Replacement processes in a regulated utility environment.
* Proven leadership and team management experience.
* Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
* NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
* Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
* Streetworks knowledge.
* Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).
Benefits
* Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer DaysPrivate Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
* Personal development programme
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