At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage electrical service upgrade projects across the North East region.
- Company: Join Freedom Group, a dynamic company focused on innovative energy solutions.
- Benefits: Up to £42.5k salary, flexible benefits, and a company vehicle.
- Other info: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in cable installation or utilities, with strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.
Field Manager – Service Upgrades
Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Field Manager to support the delivery of our New Connections Service Upgrades contract with Northern Powergrid.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of electrical service upgrade projects across the North East region.
This is a hands‑on operational role, responsible for coordinating site activities, managing resources, and leading teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of Service Upgrade works across the Northern Powergrid network.
- Lead and manage Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, within budget and in line with programme requirements.
- Act as a key operational contact for Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.
- Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover.
- Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational demands.
- Monitor contract performance and KPIs, implementing improvements where required.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.
- Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support project delivery.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all activities.
- What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience in an operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
- Strong knowledge of LV cable networks.
- Understanding of new connections processes within a regulated utility environment.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong client and stakeholder management abilities.
- Good commercial awareness and contract management experience.
- SSSTS, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
- Streetworks knowledge and understanding of NRSWA requirements.
- Management or supervisory qualifications.
Benefits
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
- Personal development programme
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Project Management
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Health & Safety Compliance
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