At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects at Gatwick Airport, managing asset renewals and customer expectations.
- Company: Join UKPN Services, a dynamic team in a fast-paced airport environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, and generous leave plus bonuses.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a commitment to safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your project management skills in a vibrant setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management or electrical engineering is preferred; training available for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 84160 - 84160 £ per year.
Ready to lead high-impact asset renewals and fee-earning projects in a fast-paced airport environment? Join UKPN Services as a permanent Project Manager, delivering end-to-end projects that exceed customer expectations - from initial enquiry and quotation through delivery and post-investment appraisal.
Package: £84,160 + car + 3% bonus | Hybrid after probation (3 days office / 2 remote) | Based at Gatwick Airport office | Closing date: 05 July 2026
What you'll do:
- Manage multiple asset renewals (NAMP) and customer projects at Gatwick Airport across the full lifecycle.
- Capture and validate requirements, build delivery plans, and keep programmes on track.
- Own commercial performance - budgeting, cost control, and delivery of planned gross margin.
- Lead quotation and procurement activity, including ITT management.
- Ensure design & construction compliance (including CDM) and manage contracts (NEC3).
- Engage confidently with customers and senior stakeholders through clear updates and presentations.
What you'll bring:
- Preferred: HNC in Electrical Engineering (or similar) - or strong experience in project management and/or electricity distribution networks (design or construction).
- Strong governance, planning and commercial awareness (Primavera experience is a plus).
- Solid working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) plus MS Project and SAP.
- A proactive, customer-focused mindset, with the confidence to challenge the status quo.
- Commitment to safety, compliance and UK Power Networks' Zero Harm approach.
- HV/LV network knowledge is advantageous.
What you'll get:
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays.
- Pension: you contribute 4% or 5%; we contribute 8% or 10%.
- Reservist leave, season ticket loan and tenancy loan deposit scheme.
- Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and green car leasing (tax-efficient options).
- Occupational health support, EAP and discounted gym membership.
- Retail discounts via the Switched On scheme.
Interested? Apply before 05 July 2026. If you don't yet meet every requirement, we may still consider you - training and development support is available for the right candidate.
Project Manager in Surrey employer: UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
UKPN Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Gatwick Airport where you can lead impactful projects that shape the future of energy distribution. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, pension contributions, and health support. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Contact Details:
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd Recruitment Team
