At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multi-utility projects, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, and within budget.
- Company: Join Last Mile, a leading utilities company focused on innovation and service excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible working, and a range of employee perks.
- Other info: Be part of a Great Place to Work® certified company with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the utilities sector while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in utilities or construction, with strong project and financial management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45333 - 55407 £ per year.
Project Manager – Leeds/Wakefield
Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence.
At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector.
Our Project Management team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Project Manager to join us.
As a Project Manager, you’ll lead multi-utility infrastructure projects from contract award through to adoption and closeout.
You’ll keep delivery safe, on time and within budget, while making sure quality, scope, contract and regulatory requirements are met.
You’ll be the key link between clients, utility providers, contractors, asset owners, local authorities and internal teams across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
With strong planning, clear communication and confident commercial control, you’ll manage risk, drive progress and deliver a great customer experience.
What’s in it for you as a Project Manager?
- 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
- Holiday buy scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Volunteering Day
- Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
- Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our Miles More benefits platform
- Refer a friend incentive
- Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Car allowance
- Home-based with travel to sites and offices
- Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
- Private medical insurance
- Company sick pay
- Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period
- Your responsibilities as a Project Manager
- Lead the delivery of multi-utility projects, keeping programmes on track, within budget and aligned to contract requirements.
- Plan and coordinate site activity, resources, civils works, plant, materials and connections to support smooth project delivery.
- Work closely with clients, utility providers, contractors, asset owners, local authorities and internal teams to keep projects moving.
- Champion safe, high-quality working practices, including RAMS, incident reporting, corrective actions and NRSWA compliance.
- Manage project financials, including profit and loss, forecasting, cash flow, billing, variations and cost to complete.
- Deliver a positive customer experience by managing risks, expectations, handover documentation and final project closeout.
Experience / Knowledge
- Experience operating in the utility or construction industries, or similar sectors
- Commercial acuity and demonstrable project, financial and contract management skills
- Good IT skills
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
Qualifications
- HNC in an engineering discipline or similar appropriate and equivalent qualification or at least 5 years’ experience holding a similar position.
- Health & Safety qualification including Site Safety training, IOSH, NEBOSH, etc. (desirable)
About us
Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.
We understand construction and we know utilities.
We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.
With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.
With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.
Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.
We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.
At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Project Manager in Leeds employer: Mile Asset Management Limited
Last Mile is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to mentor and lead teams while managing diverse multi-utility projects. The company fosters a culture of safety and efficiency, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to drive meaningful improvements in their work.
Contact Details:
Mile Asset Management Limited Recruitment Team
