Project Manager in Middlesbrough

At Electricity Northwest (Construction & Maintenance) Limited we are committed to creating a sense of belonging for our colleagues and therefore we ask our applicants to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout our recruitment processes. We are committed to providing value added power engineering services to private network owners, Embedded Generation investors & Carbon reducing organisations. Through innovative Design, Installation, commissioning and maintenance we have a significant pipeline of projects including major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, Gas / Hydrogen based generation and Grid support through Battery storage schemes.

As a Project Manager, you will own a portfolio of construction projects from the point of sale all through delivery up to final customer handover and financial completion. Leading the project team, you will be required to make sure everyone works to the project scope, to produce high quality product in a safe way whilst also outperforming budget and achieving the customers delivery timelines. You will own your customer’s relationship and will aim to complete our work providing customer satisfaction that will maintain excellent relations leading to future project opportunities.

As the project manager you will have a sound working knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts, customer relationships and site safety. Focused on delivery you will be accountable for developing the Construction Phase Plan and by providing clear communication of the required scope, quality specifications and timelines, along with information of all hazards, risks and controls for work, that are needed for the project to be completed on time, to a high standard and under budget.

Project accountability for all company Health & Safety processes including; compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) Construction Phase Plans, Codes of Practice, Safety rules, point of work risk assessments, safety observations, incident reporting and all other related Health & Safety Executive policies.

Act as point of escalation for the customer, site and office teams for delivery elements of both planning and implementing current and future projects. Accountable for a total portfolio of between £5m to £15m (3 and 20 in volume) of construction projects including producing all project progress reports of the related site works on a weekly basis. Operate across the whole of the operational delivery team as a contract lead, responsible for between 1 and 5 operational subcontractor service contracts & frameworks.

To identify and explore contractor, supplier and/or other partnership efficiencies that will help both the short-term project and long-term company profitability. Provide excellent customer service through clear communication and meeting customer expectations such as; maintaining a safe, orderly and clean working area, achieving customer outage times & dates and only accepting high quality work. Promote the company’s reputation through a positive attitude and behaviours, good time keeping and a professional appearance.

Continually seek to identify future sales opportunities either providing sales leads to the business development team and/or supporting estimators in the pricing and drafting of sales tenders. Stand in for the Engineering Manager and/or Resources Manager as required.

Who We Are Looking For

• Trained and experienced as a project manager, co-ordinating resources, materials and site activities within given budgets for engineering focused projects; (essential).
• Experienced at creating project plans using computer software such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Project etc; (essential).
• Gained a Higher National Certificate, equivalent qualification or have completed a formal apprenticeship within engineering; (essential).
• Hold or be committed with support of the company to gaining professional project management accreditation; (essential).
• Have experience working with Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment; (desirable).
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator to manage both internal and external relationships coupled with good numerical skills; (essential).
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence; (essential).
• Hold any of the following training certifications; PASMA, IPAF, SMSTS, ECS and Confined space; (desirable).
• Experienced at working in or adjacent to roads and highways, holding New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) accreditation; (desirable).

What We’re Offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we’ll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2). Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don’t accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.