O & M Project Manager

As O & M Project Manager you will work across the project development, design, delivery and O&M functions. You will support in the delivery of ICP design submissions and project manage the contract management and on site delivery during the network build and commissioning stages. We are looking for a Project Manager who will lead and manage projects throughout the full end to end process, ensuring all components encompass the agreed customer requirements. Ideally, your experience will come from working within a utilities, construction, or engineering environment, where you will have gained HV or EHV electrical knowledge. Your main responsibilities: Project management ofICP build and commissioning activities Management of DNO/Grid new connections processes Review of ICP build programmes Monitoring of ICP activities during project build Witnessing of site commissioning Review and acceptance of as built documentation Monitoring Health and Safety performance of third party contractors ensuring work safely at all times, ensuring the safety of others and contribute to safe working in all activities. Execute and maintain contract documents required for adoption of networks including; Managing contract budgets and resourcing Managing project risks and issues Documenting and managing project change control Reporting project progress using agreed reporting lines, templates and processes On-boarding and auditing of contractors Manage the land rights process for projects Working with engineering team to develop technical design and delivery standards Maintain communications with stakeholders and the project team/organisation Manage our client's operation and maintenance framework agreements to ensure their site maintenance activity is properly carried out. Supporting the development of our client's asset management strategy Assist, where required with Independent Connection Provider (ICP) design submissions and land rights for adoptable networks for a range of network sizes and purposes: Building working relationships with colleagues in the wider business to share best practice and innovations Providing technical support to procurement teams and project managers in the delivery of special projects and new product development activities Representing the client on industry technical forums Occasional travel required, including overnight stays Be good at problem solving and be able to resolve conflicts. Open, positive, can-do attitude which builds confidence and credibility both within the team and stakeholders. Possess good IT skills. Use of MS project would be an advantage. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of Engineering experience & be degree qualified or have an HND, HNC or similar. It will also be desirable if you have experience of delivering projects up to 33kV and 132kV & have:- Evidence of ability to use industry standard design software Evidence of training on industry codes and practices Project / Programme Management accreditation / qualification i.e., IOSH, NEBOSH, APM Project Management Qualification, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), Experience in an ICP, IDNO or DNO environment Experience of ICP design, or design review Experience in the delivery of land rights is desirable Experience of administration of EPC, NEC ECC form of contract is desirable. For full details on this excellent contract opportunity please contact the recruitment team or apply online As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.