Senior Project Manager - Wakefield
Whats in it for you ?
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, youre not just taking a job youre starting a career with real support behind it.?
25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP?and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Active local social committees?
Regular social events?
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing a team of field managers and supervisors, both direct employees and sub-contractors. The role provides leadership, safety management, contract management, project delivery, and strategic planning within the Power Division, ensuring safety, financial and operational targets are met or exceeded, maintaining exceptional customer service levels across all projects, being the main client interface both commercially and operationally and responsible for the allocation and safe delivery of work across the project delivery team.
As a Senior Project Manager you will
Day to day management of field managers, supervisors, project managers and sub-contractors/ management of worksites including vehicles and equipment.
Work alongside the Operations Manager to problem-solve and provide commercial assistance when required.
Deputise in the absence of the Operations Manager during periods of annual leave.
Actively monitor performance of all direct reports including subcontractors with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment
Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented.
Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements.
Survey and quote individual projects based on a contract schedule of rates.
Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner.
Operate in full compliance with Ipsum Power and UK Power Networks policies, procedures, and instructions.
Be proactive in promoting continuous improvement and innovation in our working methodology.
Work closely with the support team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored.
Identify and react swiftly to resolve any issues before they escalate.
Responsible for project profitability and rapid conversion of work completed to cash received.
Maintain and measure performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
Establish excellent relationships with key stakeholders. Communicate and resolve issues with early resolution of any potential problems.
About you
Proven experience in a Senior Project Management position in power distribution engineering.
ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering preferred; C&G 232 or equivalent essential.
ISOH Managing Safely.
Hold or have help electrical authorisation to work on networks at LV, HV and ENV
Full Driving License is required for this position
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Next steps...
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