Job Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering multi-utility infrastructure projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves managing the installation of gas, water, electricity, fibre, and associated civil works while ensuring compliance with industry regulations, client requirements, and health and safety legislation.
The Project Manager will act as the primary point of contact for clients, utility providers, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Manage multiple utility infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
- Develop project programmes, schedules, and delivery plans.
- Monitor project progress against programme, budget, and quality objectives.
- Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Client Management
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, and utility companies.
- Attend client meetings and provide regular progress updates.
- Manage client expectations throughout project delivery.
- Resolve project issues promptly and professionally.
Commercial Management
- Monitor project costs and profitability.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.
- Review subcontractor applications and valuations.
- Identify variations and change control opportunities.
- Support commercial teams with project financial reporting.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSG47, NRSWA, and relevant utility standards.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture across all projects.
- Conduct site inspections and audits.
- Ensure RAMS are in place and adhered to.
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required.
Resource Management
- Coordinate internal delivery teams and subcontractors.
- Plan labour, plant, materials, and equipment requirements.
- Monitor productivity and resource utilisation.
- Ensure appropriate competency and training of site personnel.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with:
- DNOs
- IDNOs
- ICPs
- Water companies
- Gas transporters
- Highway authorities
- Local authorities
- Developers
- Consultants
Quality Management
- Ensure work is completed to specification and industry standards.
- Manage inspections, testing, and commissioning.
- Oversee project documentation and handover packs.
- Ensure defects are resolved within agreed timescales.
Reporting
- Produce weekly and monthly project reports.
- Monitor KPIs and project performance.
- Maintain accurate project records.
- Report project risks, delays, and financial performance to senior management.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing multi-utility infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- Gas networks
- Water infrastructure
- Electricity distribution
- Fibre networks
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Experience managing subcontractors.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
Qualifications
Essential:
- HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Utility Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
- CSCS Manager Card.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
- Prince2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management qualification.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Utility Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- APM Project Management Qualification.
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- NRSWA Supervisor.
- Temporary Works Coordinator.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
Knowledge
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- HSG47
- NRSWA
- Utility industry standards
- Street works legislation
- Traffic management requirements
- NEC and JCT contracts (desirable)
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- Commercially focused.
- Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads.
- Results-driven with strong attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proactive and adaptable.
- Strong customer focus.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Projects delivered on time.
- Budget adherence.
- Health & Safety performance.
- Client satisfaction.
- Quality compliance.
- Programme achievement.
- Financial performance.
- Defect reduction.
- Resource utilisation.
- Stakeholder satisfaction.
Working Conditions
- Office and site-based role.
- Regular travel to project sites.
- Occasional evening or weekend working to meet project requirements.
- Participation in client and stakeholder meetings.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are dedicated to equal opportunities throughout recruitment and employment.
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
