Project Manager

2 weeks ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Leep Utilities Full time

Role: Point Of Connections (PoC) Project Manager

Department: PoC

Reports to: UK PoC Manager

Location: North (remote)



About Us

Leep Utilities owns and operates regulated and non-regulated multi-utility networks across the UK. With sites in MediaCityUK, Liverpool Waters and Canary Wharf, our broad range of capabilities includes electricity, water, and wastewater, alongside heating, cooling, and hot water services.


Leep is the result of a joint venture between the independent mid-market infrastructure investment manager, Ancala Partners LLP and one of the UK’s leading private real estate investment and infrastructure companies, The Peel Group. We deliver straightforward connections throughout the UK and hold the relevant licenses that allow us to adopt regulated utilities on new developments.



The Opportunity

We are looking for a Project Manager to be part of our Point of Connections team. This person will be responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, installation of electrical and water infrastructure with a focus on quality of installation and compliance with approved design parameters and current legislation and CoP. The PM will in all cases look to provide a single point of contact on behalf of Leep for post acceptance and pre-adoption activities to Leep’s contract customers and stakeholders. The PM is responsible and accountable for all aspects relating to SHE, CDM, Programme Integrity & Financial Control, Sub-contractor Management and Asset compliance.



Key Responsibilities

  • To work with the PoC team to deliver all new accepted Points of Connections within the GS timeframes and internal KPI’s.
  • Build relationships with contractors, DNO’s, Incumbents, ICP’s, SLP’s and internal stakeholders to deliver PoC works in a straightforward and efficient manner.
  • To fully understand the project requirements and ensure the infrastructure is installed to specification and to an adoptable quality.
  • Provide support to the PoC team and PoC Manager in any third-party connection related matters.
  • Ensure regular progress reports are obtained for each project and that regular reports are submitted to the PoC Manager and that all progress trackers are updated as required.
  • Be responsible for the archiving the project information in the designated areas of internal project directories and/or management platforms or systems.
  • Ensure ICP/SLP designs obtain full design approval by one of our appointed design consultants.
  • Working to deliver every PoC project within the accepted quotations to achieve project budgets and balancing any additional on costs upon completion with the client and POC Estimators.
  • Timely review of incoming invoices and challenging where relevant.
  • Timely raising and monitoring of all required purchase orders for contractor works, identifying variances when they occur.
  • Ensuring that all business processes are followed. Also ensuring that any contractor activities are complied with in respect to SHE, Contractor Management, Operational compliance etc.
  • Ensuring activities and assets are compliant with all relevant legislation and approved design.
  • Working with the Operations department to ensure that new assets are handed over with all relevant records and handover documentation in place and issued to the Operations team.
  • Work with the relevant Operations Management to ensure a suitable COMER contract is in place for each operational site.
  • Ensure that the standards of installation, pre- energisation checks, and sign offs meet and/or exceed requirements.
  • Conduct effective project handovers and manage project snagging to satisfactory completion standards.
  • Provide support to Project Delivery, Strategic Project Delivery and wider Operations Team as required.
  • Any other reasonable task requested by the Line Manager to support the team and business priorities at the time.



About You

  • Experience of working in either a Project or Construction Management or Operational position within the Utility Sector.
  • Experience of working in or with a DNO/IDNO/Incumbent Water Companies.
  • Good Knowledge of the general utility industry.
  • Proven track record of the management of utility contractors.
  • Attainment of a SHE management qualification and experience in undertaking SHE audits.
  • Understanding of regulatory standards applicable to the business and the processes required to be compliant with them.
  • A sound understanding of fiscal project controls, forecasting and commercial contract management.
  • Microsoft literate and overall good computer and reporting skills.
  • Adaptability and an eagerness to learn.
  • The ability to be flexible in terms of time, location, and activity.
  • Ability to foresee problems and identify possible solutions or step in to ensure the problem is eradicated at the earliest opportunity.
  • Ability to assist with the estimation and quoting of PoC’s providing technical consultation where required.
  • Willingness to learn and cover other team roles when needed. E.g. Holiday/Absence to reduce the risk of GS failures and to have the whole team cross trained as one unit.


Desirable

  • Electric/Water Specific Experience
  • DNO (NERS) Adoption Process
  • IDNO (LEEP) Adoption Process
  • Water Adoption Process
  • Regulations familiarity Electric and Water
  • Legal & Consents Requirements & Process
  • Electric Design – (Understanding)
  • Water Design – (Understanding)







Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.


Our benefits include:

  • Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
  • 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays.
  • An additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Car allowance
  • Company pension plan
  • Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
  • Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
  • Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party, and individual team socials.
  • Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities.



Our Values

At the forefront of everything we do:


Safety Customer Promise Accountability Reliability Respect Flexibility


Equal Opportunities

Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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