Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset)
Location: North-East England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Overview
Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of Asset Replacement work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of asset replacement projects across the region.
Key Deliverables
* Oversee day‑to‑day operations for Asset Replacement works, ensuring delivery to specification, on time and within budget.
* Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
* Act as the main operational contact with Northern Powergrid, maintaining strong client relationships.
* Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
* Manage multiple projects from planning through to energisation and handover.
* Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands.
* Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contract performance.
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation, including RAMS and as‑built records.
* Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and stakeholders to support delivery.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Experience in a senior operational 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 setting.
* Proven leadership and team management skills.
* Strong client and stakeholder management abilities.
* Good commercial awareness and contract management experience.
* 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 Days.
* Private 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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