Project Manager

Project Manager at Ipsum Join to apply for the Project Manager role at Ipsum What’s in it for you 24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club – supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more Life assurance cover Enhanced Maternity Pay Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role Responsible for day-to-day management of site staff, sub-contractors, vehicles, equipment, and issues arising from sites Actively monitor performance of all site staff including subcontractors with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements Survey and quote individual projects based on a contract schedule of rates Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner Ensure Ipsum Power policies and improvement action plans are effectively implemented, monitored, and audited Operate in full compliance with Ipsum Power and UK Power Networks policies, procedures, and instructions Be proactive in promoting continuous improvement and innovation in our working methodology Work closely with the support team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalated Responsible for project profitability and rapid conversion of work completed to cash received Maintain and measure performance against agreed KPI’s and SLA’s UKPN client reporting and liaison including arranging progress meetings and client audits Subcontractor monitoring Always establish good relationships with key stakeholders. Communicate and resolve issues with early resolution of any potential problems What you will bring Proven experience in a Project Management position in Power Distribution Engineering ONC / HNC Electrical Engineering preferred; C&G 232 or equivalent essential ISOH Managing Safely Proven experience in a previous Contract Management / Project Management Role within the power sector – preferably on a UKPN contract Knowledge of measuring work achievement and providing reliable information for applications for payment to commercial staff Knowledge of assessing and certifying sub-contractor applications for payments Proven experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment with performance management responsibility Professional, customer focused with a good standard of verbal and numerical reasoning Experience in analysing and interpreting data Knowledge of waste network operations business processes Evidence of implementing successful improvement measures Passionate about Health and Safety and a belief that Zero Harm is achievable Knowledge of KPI measurements to a high level to ensure compliance with targets Experience and ability to encourage and enable personal development of and recognise and reward team Proven ability to lead by and set an example Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers Ability to communicate both up and down within Ipsum and the Client Organisation Excellent communication skills Time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline Professional and positive can-do approach Self-motivated and organised and a flexible attitude, with an approach Full UK Driving Licence Equal Opportunities We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps If you’re interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to our Talent Team for more info. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr