Project Manager
OCU Group is seeking a proactive and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects across the UK.
As a Project Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting with surveying and overseeing construction activities with our ICP and EV Projects. You will work closely with design engineers, sub-contractors and our project management teams to manage on-site construction activitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed construction phase plans, including programmes of work, resource allocation, sub-contractors and with a focus on commercial project performance.
- Oversee day-to-day operations on various construction projects, ensuring programme, H&S, quality and commercial performance are achieved.
- Day to day management of health and safety processes to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel on-site.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to ensure the availability of resources and materials needed for the project.
- Maintain high-quality standards throughout the construction process, conducting inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project team, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or issues proactively.
Requirements:
- Significant experience in construction management or project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing construction projects of varying scales and complexities. ICP experience and good understanding of associated processes essential.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, material selection and installation techniques, as well as familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Certification in the following IOSH/NEBOSH, APM, SMSTS and NRSWA would be advantageous.
- Sound understanding of quality assurance and control, experience managing inspection and test plans.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients, subcontractors, and site personnel.
- Strong management and decision-making skills in regard to sub-contractors and supply chain, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project goals.
- A relevant accreditation in construction management, civil/electrical engineering, or a related field is typically required, although equivalent experience may be considered.
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 Evolution
- Locations
- Nationwide
- Employment Status
- CIS

Nationwide
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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