Project Manager (Utilities) | Major Electricity Transmission Infrastructure | East of England
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK contractor for a Project Manager (Utilities) to join a joint venture team delivering a major high-voltage electricity transmission scheme as part of a national grid framework.
The project
A landmark reinforcement of the transmission network, delivering a 400kV connection of approximately 180km, linking existing and new substations across the East of England. This is a long-term, nationally significant programme with a strong pipeline of work.
The role
Based in the East of England, you will lead and coordinate all utility-related activities across the entire scheme, ensuring utilities are identified, managed, protected, diverted and delivered in line with programme, budget, safety and stakeholder requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Recruit and lead a team of Utility Engineers and Coordinators, ensuring safe working around utilities, correct permits and agreed access routes
- Liaise with utility companies to agree protection measures and diversion requirements
- Plan and prioritise diversions to suit the construction programme, agreeing timelines with utility owners and monitoring progress
- Engage with other contractors across the framework and the Client to ensure a joined-up approach
- Work with the commercial team to develop budgets for utility works
- Identify and manage change, including scope and programme issues, raising early warnings and liaising with the Client
- Produce and monitor information required schedules
- Ensure all works comply with HS&E legislation and site Health, Safety and Environmental Plans
- Maintain strict adherence to budget, quality and safety standards
- Communicate effectively with contractors responsible for delivering each phase
- Make decisions on solutions to major issues and challenges
About you
- Proven experience managing utilities on major infrastructure, energy or linear projects
- Strong track record of working with utility companies on protection and diversions
- Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Commercial awareness and confident stakeholder management at Client level
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