Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - EHV OHL

Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - EHV OHLs

Location: Catterick or Leeds

Contract type: Full time and permanent

Salary: Competitive salary, car or car allowance, and flexible benefits

Freedom has an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of electricity network projects. The role can be based from either Catterick or Leeds, with travel to project sites and client locations as required.

Working with clients, operational teams and delivery partners, you will manage projects from planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover. The portfolio may include overhead line, refurbishment, asset replacement and wider network infrastructure work across transmission and distribution networks.

Key responsibilities

Lead projects through mobilisation, planning, delivery, commissioning and handover

Take ownership of safety, quality, programme, cost and overall project performance

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, site management, operational teams and subcontractors

Develop and maintain project programmes, resource plans, delivery schedules, documentation and reporting

Act as a key point of contact and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, landowners and other stakeholders

Ensure work complies with company HSQE requirements, relevant legislation, CDM duties and client standards, while promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement

Monitor progress against programme, budget and agreed performance measures, taking action where required

Manage project risks, opportunities, change control and contract requirements

Support commercial performance through forecasting, cost control, contract administration and financial reporting

Experience and skills

Essential

Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the power industry sector

Experience in delivering multidisciplinary projects and coordinating operational and technical teams

Strong planning, organisational and leadership skills

Experience with building successful teams and managing people effectively

Commercial awareness, including forecasting, cost control and contract management

Effective client, stakeholder and supplier management skills

A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and CDM requirements

The ability to manage programme, risk and change in a delivery-focused environment

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required

Desirable

Experience in electricity transmission, distribution, overhead lines or related network infrastructure

Experience working with network operators, regulated utilities or major infrastructure clients

A recognised project management qualification, such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent

An IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification

Knowledge of electricity network construction standards and delivery requirements

Benefits

We regularly review our benefits to support the people who work for us. Current benefits include:

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme for hybrid and electric vehicles

Personal wellbeing and volunteer days

Private medical insurance

Free 24/7 employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits, including dental insurance, gym membership, travel insurance and tax-free bikes

Personal development programme