Project Manager

1 day ago

Greenwich, Greater London, United Kingdom OCU Full time

PROJECT MANAGER (LONDON)
Location:
Greenwich or Borehamwood (with travel across the South East, Kent & West London)

Competitive Package and Progression

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced
Project Manager
to join OCU and take ownership of the delivery of multiple live utility and infrastructure projects across the South East. Based from either
Greenwich or Borehamwood
, you will manage
3–4 concurrent projects
within a travelable area, covering works such as
substations, cabling, highways excavation and utility installations
.

Working closely with
DNOs and National Grid
, you will lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while exceeding client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple utility and infrastructure projects, from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, programme, and budget targets are met.
  • Develop and manage project plans, programmes, budgets, resources, and risk registers, adapting plans to address change and mitigate risk.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, DNOs, National Grid, internal teams, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, high performance, and continuous development.
  • Manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and value across the project lifecycle.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing proactive solutions to avoid disruption.
  • Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, championing a safety-first culture.
  • Maintain control of project finances, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, variations, and invoicing.
  • Monitor project performance against KPIs, taking corrective action where required to achieve successful outcomes.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities, infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments.
  • Strong background in electrical, cabling, substations, highways excavation, and/or water and gas utilities.
  • Previous experience working with DNOs and/or National Grid, either directly or as an ICP.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies; PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is desirable.
  • Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office.
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (desirable).
  • Full UK driving licence.

What We Value At OCU
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We live by five core values that guide how we work together:

  • We care about safety
  • We lead with integrity
  • We strive to be better every day
  • We make a positive impact
  • We deliver to grow
  • We are one company, united

Our Aim & Vision
Our ambition is to be
the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor
.

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing our people to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy and utilities landscape. At OCU, we don't just deliver projects — we build long-term capability, careers, and impact.

Join OCU and become part of a team that values safety, integrity, and growth — where your expertise will make a real impact.

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