Utilities Framework Project Manager

North Highland; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world's leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we're on the hunt for a new Utilities Framework Project Manager - inside IR35 - 6 months.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland have won a contract with a distribution network operator on a Project and Commercial Services Framework. This is a framework where their commercial teams can go to market for professional services to support the delivery of their capital programmes. Specifically, we will be providing PM's and Programme managers.

They will efficiently manage and oversee various projects including substation works, overhead lines, civil engineering, and electrification works so that they can improve and maintain its power distribution infrastructure, potentially leading to increased reliability, reduced downtime, and improved customer satisfaction.

YOU WILL:

• Deliver projects or a portfolio of projects from inception to completion, ensuring construction assurance, producing delivery plans, managing commercial arrangements with contractors.
• Provide monthly reports, managing the portfolio of projects delivery risks, contributing to the regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, and ensure high levels of customer service and safety.
• Develop the project execution plan and present project governance approval papers.

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Experience managing construction or engineering projects of values in the region of £3m plus.
• A degree in a construction or engineering related subject or equivalent experience.
• Excellent understanding of construction management best practice.
• Experience in infrastructure or engineering projects (water, rail, heavy civils, power distribution, nuclear or transmission).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Start Date: March/April 2025
• Duration: Initial 3-6 months Inside IR35 contract
• Working pattern: Onsite working as and when required and extensive travel to other sites.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It's how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we're recognized as the world's leading transformation consultancy.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.