Project Manager

Job title:

Project Manager

Company

UK Power Networks

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control and closure of both Capital and Recharge (NAMP) projects, with particular regard to safety, time, cost and quality, such that the master programme of work is satisfactorily delivered to the client’s requirements.

DIMENSIONS:Annual Works Costs: £10 millionFAL: £5kStaff: 0PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Planning – Working with the Project Programmer utilising Primavera P6, create, update and regularly review a task/resource schedule which is for the purpose of identifying excess or shortfall of resource against the proposed work plan.
• Agreeing aligned project plan that coordinates all electrical work across the project.
• Governance – Ensure projects follow PG&C process and are effectively prepared for presentation to the Project Portfolio Board working with the Cost Manager as required.
• Contract Management – Utilising the NEC suite of contracts.
• Reporting – Ensure regular reporting of progress and performance to governance bodies and stakeholders including the client.
• Stakeholders – Ensure stakeholders support for and perception of project performance and delivered value remains high i.e., are kept informed of project progress, change and risk as necessary.
• Responsibility for managing the complete project lifecycle, (Gate A to Gate D)
• RAID – Proactively manage project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies and understand the principles of risk management.
• Safety – Ensure all workers engaged on the project are fully aware of HSE requirements.
• Costs – Manage the project budget to ensure spend is kept within agreed tolerance.
• Time – Manage project delivery to ensure agreed milestones are met.
• Quality – Ensure project is delivered to the requirements specification and agreed quality criteria.
• Change Management- Ensure project changes are monitored, recorded and reported for approval by the appropriate authority and that appropriate funding is in place to proceed.
• Assurance – Provide visible demonstration that project has delivered to its agreed quality criteria.
• Contingency – Participate as necessary in contingency strategy planning development and actively participate in the event of the contingency plan being executed due to a major event.
• Team – Ensures all those working on project have a clear understanding of their role and responsibility in delivering a successful project.
• Delivery – Define and manage project requirements, design, implementation and commissioning and testing.
• Undertake additional activities commensurate with their job level and competency.
• Effectively manage workload. Take full responsibility and ownership of the success and quality of projects

NATURE AND SCOPE:The Project Manager must:

• Have a sound background in 33kV and 11kV distribution networks including substations, transformers and cabling together with experience of operating on HV and LV networks.
• Have a sound understanding of cost and change management with respect to changes in site work.
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to analyse complex situations and produce solutions and contingency plans to meet business objectives.
• Understand the need to balance; day to day project delivery, event/ failure management and network planned maintenance i.e., are able prioritise to deliver all these project objectives without compromise.
• Support the Stay Safe programme
• The individual will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, a good communicator with flexibility and an adaptable approach to problem solving is essential. This must include the development of a strong working relationship with all clients.
• Fulfil legal HSE requirements as detailed under Health & Safety Responsibilities.
• The job holder is required to demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to operate within CDM standards.
• Provide regular performance reports on projects. The Project Manager shall monitor, control and report on all aspects of site works. This will from time to time involve the auditing of site works for adherence to construction and site procedures as well as the monitoring and review of commissioning tests.
• Work closely with the Cost Managers to ensure the Project meets its commercial/ finance performance.
• Provide suitable cost information to the Commercial Team to enable payment of invoices and financial cost performance reporting.
• Work closely with the programme team to ensure design / delivery programmes are kept updated.
• Attend regular meetings with the client which include, progress meetings, performance (programme) meetings & other client organised meetings.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCE:

• Understanding of NRSWA / Street Works (essential)
• Electrical Engineering (to HNC or similar) is the preferred requirement however, applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and a strong record of accomplishment in the installation of electrical distribution infrastructures (construction) would be welcomed.
• PRINCE2 or APM (PMQ) (desirable) however consideration will be given to candidates have extensive experience in project delivery in a complex aviation environment
• A good understanding and use of Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. (essential)
• Experience of Primavera planning package (essential)
• NEC4 Contract manager certified
• SMSTS qualified
• IOSH Certificate in construction.
• IOSH Putting People to works
• Applicants must be able to achieve any project related Security Clearance. (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

This role will require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.Health & Safety ResponsibilitiesManagers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.If in doubt ask!We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Expected salary

£80574 – 93557 per year

Location

Heathrow, Greater London

Job date

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:34:48 GMT

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