Project Manager

Networkplus; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities contractor based in Kidlington is seeking an experienced Project Manager. Your primary responsibilities will include managing local operational teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have experience in utilities, strong management skills, and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000 annually, along with a full benefits package.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Health & Safety qualification is an advantage.
• Relevant qualifications and authorizations required.
• Experience in the Utilities sector is preferred.
• Main laying and deep excavation experience is necessary.
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Supervisors on projects.
• Manage developer services work compliance.
• Proactively manage projects to influence ratings.
• Conduct site visits for performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Assess subcontractor competence before work.
• Evaluate operational risks and complete assessments.
• Record materials and plant accurately.
• Conduct monthly team briefings and feedback.

Skills

Health & Safety qualification

Utilities experience

Supervisor Street works qualification

Main laying and New Supplies knowledge

Deep Excavation knowledge

Good verbal communication skills

Good management skills

Financial awareness

IT skills (Excel and Word)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Thames

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kidlington

Reporting To: Ryan McKeating

Compensation: £60,000 - £70,000 / year

Description

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for local operational teams who deliver the day to day aspects of mains laying and new suppliers to developers of all types and sizes.
You will provide project management – ensuring that the work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to our Client’s expectations. In addition to Health and Safety, customer service is critical to Thames Water. You will ensure that work is carried out in a manner which builds the confidence of developers and adopts a ‘right first time’ approach. Recognising developers have paid for mains laying and new supplies to their site / property, you will work proactively with Project Managers to build a baseline plan and overcome obstacles so that the dates given to developers are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• You will lead a team of Supervisors on the Thames Water Developer Services contract
• You will project manage developer services work by local teams, ensuring it is carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations
• You will proactively manage projects to influence improved D-MeX ratings from developers / customers; working with local teams to address any low performance ratings
• You will be required to carry out site visits and regular audits at the Developers’ site to understand performance standards, monitor adherence with technical standards and resolve complaints and issues in a timely manner
• You will ensure compliance with technical standards and specifications as well as the Network Plus standards of service and quality systems
• You will ensure that the health and safety competence of any sub-contractors deployed on your projects are assessed prior to commencing work
• You will assess operational risks and ensure that the correct site‑specific method statements and risk assessments are completed
• You will ensure all materials and plant use are accurately recorded
• You will lead team briefings with all teams on a monthly basis and ensure two‑way feedback

Experience and Qualifications

• Health & Safety qualification, an advantage
• Relevant qualifications and authorisations
• Experience of working in Utilities
• Supervisor Street works qualification
• Main laying and New Supplies knowledge and experience
• Deep Excavation knowledge and experience
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good management skills
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Full UK Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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