Project Manager - London
Role Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing large-scale EHV Cable projects , from inception to completion. This role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise , and the ability to coordinate diverse project teams and stakeholders.
Duties & responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of large-scale EHV Cable projects from start to finish
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
- Coordinate with internal teams, planners/streetworks and external stakeholders to ensure project success
- Develop and implement project plans and procedures, including risk management and quality control
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a positive work environment
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting
Skills
- Experience with NRSWA regulations and compliance
- Strong background in estimating and budgeting
- 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on utility projects
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in project management software and tools, such as MS Project
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 Utilities
- Locations
- Oxford, Swindon, Ruislip
- 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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