UK Power Networks Ltd

Project Manager

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Job Location

Brompton, United Kingdom

Job Description

79615 - Project Manager

This Project Manager will report to our Client Delivery Manager and will work within UKPN Services - Projects based in our Chatham office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 20/11/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Occupational Health support
Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
Discounted access to sports and social clubs
Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

You will project manage a portfolio of UKPN Services projects. Although the role will be based in Chatham, Kent, the projects could be across multiple locations within the UK Power Networks footprint. You will ensure successful pre and post contract management of all projects on time, budget and safely to exceed the customer expectations. You will complete project management through the full life cycle of the project from initial enquiry through to post investment appraisal following the UK Power Networks Services governance and control process.

Principal Accountabilities

Must be committed to the General Safety Policy statement, and the Stay Safe program, must be aware of their contribution, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to help maintain high safety standards in project delivery

Accurate forecasting and reporting meeting all main programme milestones of projects and interface between Client and UKPN Services teams, our sub-contractors and suppliers.

Manage all allocated projects throughout their lifecycle from enquiry, through award, on to completion and handover following project processes on time and to budget.

Manage workload. Take full responsibility of the success and quality of projects, provide support to less senior project managers

Contract management following custom contracts (knowledge of NEC 3 or equivalent would be desirable).

Produce weekly/monthly reports for review/meetings. Ensure monthly applications are progressed and labour utilised safely and works carried out to a high standard.

Main Competencies

Programme management of a portfolio of projects to a high level of safety and quality
To manage client project requirements and exceed in client delivery expectations
Manage all projects throughout their lifecycle from enquiry, through tender/quotation and on to completion following project processes
Collaborate with all disciplines within the UKPN Services team to provide an appropriate strategy to deliver a successful project and exceed client expectation
Manage the financial control of projects, ensuring the delivery of planned works and profit margins
Ensure design and construction compliance observing CDM regulation and to quality standards
Manage NRSWA / street works contractors
Manage workload. Take full responsibility of the success and quality of projects
An understanding of HV (11kV to 132KV) networks; a can do and customer friendly attitude is important
Professional reporting and presentation to UK Power Networks Services senior management

Qualifications

Understanding of NRSWA / Street Works

Electrical Engineering (to HNC or similar) is the preferred requirement however, applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and a record of accomplishment in the installation of electrical distribution infrastructures (construction) would be welcomed

NEBOSH

PRINCE2 or APM (PMQ)

An understanding and use of Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Experience of Primavera planning package.

Personal Characteristics

Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of project managers and support staff
You will manage several projects at the same time
Willing to challenge and be different rather than accepting the status quo

Location: Brompton, GB

Posted Date: 11/14/2024
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November 14, 2024
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