Project Manager (Utilities) in Birmingham

Project Manager (Utilities)

£65,000 - £75,000 + Progression + Company vehicle or fuel-card options + Emerging Markets

Birmingham / Midlands

Are you a Project Manager looking to make your mark on the future of UK Energy Infrastructure and join one of the UK's fastest-growing Utilities Contractors offering Progression into Board Level?

You’ll take ownership of significant infrastructure projects, managing everything from planning and mobilisation through to construction and completion. Working alongside a dedicated Project Management Office, you’ll have responsibility for successful project delivery, with the autonomy to manage teams, resources, budgets and key client relationships.

This is an opportunity to join an established, family-run infrastructure business that has more than doubled its turnover in four years to just under £100,000,000 last year. With a strong reputation delivering major utility infrastructure projects and an expanding presence in the electrical and energy sectors, the company offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in its continued development.

The Role

• Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of major electrical and multi-utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage construction programmes, budgets, site teams and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time and to specification.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and the PMO to maintain effective project delivery.
• Oversee project mobilisation, planning, resourcing, variations and commercial performance.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across established and developing energy markets.

The Person

• Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background delivering utility infrastructure projects.
• Electrical utilities or power distribution experience strongly preferred.
• Candidates with combined gas and water infrastructure project experience will also be considered.
• Proven ability to manage construction teams, subcontractors, programmes and budgets.
• Strong project coordination, communication and commercial awareness.
• SMSTS and NRSWA qualifications advantageous, with training available where required.

The Benefits

• Join a rapidly growing utilities contractor approaching £100 million turnover.
• Take ownership of significant infrastructure projects within a well-established business.
• Paid business travel and company vehicle or fuel-card arrangements available for PAYE employees.
• Opportunities to work on electrical and developing energy infrastructure projects.
• Specialist training and development within a growing engineering organisation.

Location:

Tipton, West Midlands. Applications welcome from candidates based within approximately one hour of Birmingham. Travel to project sites required.

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