Job description

Freedom's Network team are recruiting for Project Manager based in Southern England due to an increase in confirmed projects with our client.

The main purpose of the role is to lead a number of small teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, profitable, timely, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times.

The Project Manager will provide the management, control and execution of a number of diverse electrical network projects running concurrently. These may include the installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components, cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132KV.

Responsibilities:
Lead multiple teams and execute duties in a professional manner to build team and customer confidence and thereby contributing to the promotion of Projects Business growth. First line problem solver.
Provide the leadership, drive, discipline, and support into teams through direction, guidance, advice, support, commitment, effort and dedication as required to direct reports, other team members and customers.
To work within all set procedures and to ensure Health and Safety is the most important element in this regard. Produce and review Construction Phase Safety Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Undertake the site supervisor role in accordance with the CDM regulations as required to support site manager during annual leave etc. - this may include the control of Customer appointed contractors and/or company appointed sub contract labour.
Efficiently execute the project management role on a number of projects running concurrently. Oversee the tasks and task types allocated to others in a diligent manner in pursuit of effective project delivery.
Resource control. Undertake the organisation, control and deployment of materials/equipment/labour resources for upcoming works on a range of projects running concurrently.
Good commercial awareness and completion of valuations, early warnings, compensation events and update program against a set scope
Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
Manage and ensure compliance with Company Quality Assurance procedures
Production of as built records, test results, updated drawings and reports for projects.

Requirements:
HNC in Electrical Engineering - Power Distribution (preferred, not essential).
Well-developed interpersonal skills. Experience of leading small teams and managing people
Good operational knowledge of High Voltage electrical power distribution systems.
Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
NEBOSH/SMSTS Safety accreditation (preferred, not essential).
PC literate - Word, Excel and Project.
Ideally a working knowledge of NEC 3 contracts
Full Driving Licence.

For more information, please apply now with a full CV and salary expectations.
Ideally Possession of SSE DNO authorisation. to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent DNO authorisation i.e. SPEN).

About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we’ll make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be