Project Manager
Project Manager
Role Overview
The Electrical Project Manager is a critical role responsible for managing the electrical aspects and project delivery of asset replacement, HV and EHV maintenance projects on the new Northern Powergrid Framework. Reporting directly to the Framework Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that all electrical and civil works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards.
The role requires some technical expertise in electrical engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership
- Project Planning and Coordination
- Site Supervision and Quality Control
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement
Experience you need to be considered?
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related field (desirable but not essential).
- Proven experience in Project Management roles within the construction, renewable energy, or utility sectors.
- Strong knowledge of HV and LV distribution networks, project delivery processes.
- Experience with site supervision and managing contractors for electrical installations.
As a person, we would love it if:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse complex problems, make data-driven decisions, and develop innovative solutions to achieve project objectives
Skills:
- Organisation and planning/programme management.
- Strong planning and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Key Competencies
- Project coordination and delivery: Organise and plan the delivery of multiple projects.
- Safety Leadership: Commitment a safe and compliant site environment.
- Operational Efficiency: Ability to manage resources and deliver electrical works to high standards.
- Problem Solving: Proactive in addressing challenges and providing innovative solutions.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.to maintaining
Project Coordination:
- Coordinate multiple projects within the framework, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
- Work alongside framework managers to ensure resources are effectively allocated.
- Resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during project delivery.
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
- Division
- OCU Connect
- Locations
- West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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