Project Manager (Overhead Lines)

The Role:

Manage projects of varying sizes and ensure that they are delivered in accordance with the Project Management Methodology and drawings. Work closely with sub-contractors and staff to deliver all projects, including contract strategy, management, schedule, commerciality, commissioning, asset handover, project close out and capturing lessons learned. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage the project team to implement the agreed programme.
• Support the tracking of project costs with the support of the project QS’s.
• Define a clear set of objectives and accountabilities for all members of the project team.
• Produce timely progress reports as required by Client.
• Ensure the project remit is authorised and a project execution strategy is put in place.
• Ensure that company systems are adhered to always by the project team.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise the work activities of a team through effective communication, leadership, motivation, training and development.
• Management of sub-contractor activities including tracking progress against schedule and resource levels and carry out sub-contractor meetings.
• Planning and management of resource to programme, through a series of regular reviews and by planning to ensure the successful delivery of the project programme.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness of project remit, calculating cost implications and financial awareness of sub contracts.
• Create a climate of collaboration with all partners by promoting a team ethic and showing commitment to all projects.
• Building working relationships both within the client organisation and external contractors and supply chain members.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are adhered to in conjunction with safety personnel (including set-up, management and close out).

• Overhead Line Inspection and Commissioning experience
• A proven track record in power utility design or maintenance
• Project Management experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with application of Project Management principles
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, design standards including Health, Safety & Environmental Standards, legislation and Electrical Safety Rules
• Experience in project estimation, project planning and financial planning, including experience using MS Office software
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with clients of all levels with the ability to influence
• Experience and ability to manage a multi-disciplined team
• Ability to multi-task and to priorities workload
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral across multiple departments and levels
• Willing and able to engage with other Line Managers to support the identification of appropriate actions to address root causes of issues
• Attend Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings as well as Handover Meetings
• Degree in Engineering or similar 
• Project Management
• Safe Pass
• Manual Handling
• Full and valid clean driver’s licence

• Training provided
• Career Progression/Development Programme
• Continuing Professional Development Assistance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Holidays – 25 days 
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card 
• Company Equipment, e.g., Laptop, Mobile phone