We are seeking an organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the successful delivery of ED2 framework projects across civils, underground cabling, and overhead line (OHL) works within the 11–33kV electricity distribution network. Working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will play a key role in coordinating resources, documentation, programme delivery, and project communications to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of civils, cable installation, and overhead line projects across the ED2 framework.
- Coordinate labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and site activities to ensure work progresses in line with project programmes.
- Prepare and issue work packs, drawings, permits, RAMS, and other project documentation required for site delivery.
- Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and provide regular updates, reports, and performance data to the project team.
- Coordinate site access arrangements, traffic management requirements, stakeholder notifications, and operational logistics.
- Maintain accurate project records, including permits, inspections, test results, daily reports, and as-built documentation.
- Support compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements, ensuring all works meet framework and industry standards.
- Assist with procurement activities, cost tracking, variation management, and commercial reporting.
Essential
- Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Works Coordinator, or similar role within construction, utilities, power, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills with confidence liaising with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Experience tracking project progress, maintaining records, and producing reports.
- Good understanding of project documentation, permits, RAMS, and site-based delivery processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document management and reporting.
- Proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience working on electricity distribution, utilities, power, energy, or ED2 framework projects.
- Knowledge of civils, underground cabling, or overhead line construction activities.
- Understanding of SSEN procedures and distribution network operations.
- Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations and construction compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting procurement, commercial administration, cost tracking, or variation management.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes, inspections, ITPs, and as-built documentation.
- Relevant project management, construction, or engineering qualifications.
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
To apply, please submit your CV by 15/6/2026
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Brooke
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[email protected]
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
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