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Infrastructure Project Leader (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Basildon
Client:
Telent
Location:
Basildon, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
Project Manager - London, United Kingdom
At Telent, we don’t just manage projects — we empower our people to lead them. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering critical, complex work that keeps the UK’s essential infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. We give you the autonomy to innovate, take ownership, and make agile, informed decisions. If you’re looking for an environment where you can truly stretch your capabilities, grow professionally, and make a real impact — we want to hear from you.
Reporting to the Contract Services Manager, you will take the lead on delivering a range of Fire Systems projects as part of our long-term partnership with Transport for London (TfL). You’ll be responsible for defining project goals and deliverables, managing budgets, tracking progress against schedules, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work remotely, while maintaining a presence in our Canning Town office 2–3 days per week.
What You’ll Do:
* Manage multiple minor works projects under our Fire Maintenance Contract for TfL
* Prepare and submit quotes for minor works
* Ensure timely and cost-effective material procurement
* Develop and oversee logistics plans to meet project delivery timelines
* Produce and maintain key project documentation and records
* Lead change control processes and ensure all variations are recorded and communicated
* Organise and facilitate key project meetings, including kick-offs, design reviews, and close-out sessions
Who You Are:
You are a results-driven Project Manager with proven experience delivering fire-related projects. You thrive in client-facing roles and are confident managing stakeholders and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Key Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience managing fire systems projects
* Experience delivering a programme of works valued at £1M+ per annum
* Strong commercial and financial awareness
* Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
* A recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince2, APM, PMP)
* Prior experience with London Underground (LUL) or TfL projects is highly desirable
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed team to deliver.
We nurture talent through our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values differences, and celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
* Car Allowance
* 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
* Company pension scheme
* A range of family-friendly policies
* Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
* Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping with Telent Reward scheme
Learn more about Telent:
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We’re passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and is empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.
About Us
About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in design, build, support, and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.
Brilliance brought together.
We are guided by our values and behaviors: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.
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