Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
The main purpose of this role is to manage a team to achieve the delivery of switchgear, substation, and diversion projects on the UKPN framework contract, ensuring compliance with timeframes, safety regulations, quality standards, and project specifications. The role reports to the Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing multiple or major projects from inception to completion, safely, competently, and within budget;
2. Overseeing all financial aspects of projects, including costing and invoicing for additional works;
3. Providing guidance to team members to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations;
4. Monitoring and reporting project progress to clients as required;
5. Ensuring team adherence to safety rules, procedures, method statements, and risk assessments;
6. Liaising with third parties to facilitate smooth project execution;
7. Maintaining site safety at all times and conducting risk assessments;
8. Reporting SHE concerns to the SHE team;
9. Managing and reviewing staff performance and identifying training needs;
10. Conducting site safety inspections and ensuring remedial actions are taken;
11. Ensuring statutory records, certificates, licenses, and notifications are up to date;
12. Preparing project Safety, CDM plans, and Risk Assessments as part of the project plan.
Qualifications and experience required:
* Extensive project management experience;
* Knowledge of the DNO network, specifically EPN UKPN;
* Understanding of distribution substation equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and distribution boards;
* Experience with switchgear, substation, or asset replacement projects;
* Financial acumen related to project management;
* Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and practical application;
* CDM knowledge;
* Qualifications such as NVQ, ONC, HNC or higher in a relevant field;
* Safety qualifications like IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS;
* NRSWA accreditation;
* Project management certification (preferred);
* UKPN authorizations (beneficial).
Benefits include:
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles);
* Pension with up to 8% employer contribution;
* 25 days holiday;
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days;
* Private Medical Insurance;
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health and well-being;
* Flexible benefits like Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes.
Next steps:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture built on fairness and respect. We will outline the recruitment process in advance and accommodate any needs you may have during the application or interview stages. If you require accommodations, please inform us.
About Us: Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading UK engineering and services company founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We focus on developing our people through training and support, working across various sectors with innovative solutions and technologies. We value progression and will support your development through clear pathways, regular reviews, and ongoing training.
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