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Project Manager (Power)
Central Belt
Permanent
£55,000 - £60,000 + car/allowance, pension, healthcare and 25 days + stats
The Client
Our client is one of the UK’s leading companies in power distribution, electrical networks and facilities management. As a business, they offer building maintenance repair, HV/LV Connections, substation maintenance, electrical and civil engineering design, overhead lines work and much more. Due to increasing workload our client has created a new position for a Project Manager within their substation replacement division in their West Yorkshire offices.
The Role
The main purpose of this role is to manage a team to achieve delivery of switchgear and substation replacement projects on the framework contract to time, safety regulations, quality standards and project specification. The role reports to the Operations Manager / Senior Project Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage multiple/major projects from cradle to grave safely, competently and effectively to time and budget;
* Manage all financial aspects of projects, including the costing and invoicing of any additional works;
* Provide guidance to team members to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the company’s operations;
* Monitor and report on progress of work to the customer as required;
* Provide guidance on and monitor your team’s approach to safety rules and procedures, method statements
* and risk assessments;
* Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work;
* Maintain site safety at all times and complete risk assessments;
* Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team;
* Manage and review performance of staff reporting to you and identify training needs;
* Conduct site safety and 1 in 10 inspections and ensure remedial actions are undertaken;
* Ensure that all statutory records, certificates, licences, notifications and notices are in place;
* Prepare project Safety, CDM plans and Risk Assessments as part of the overall programme.
Skills and Experience Required
* Substantial experience of project management;
* Knowledge of distribution substation equipment – transformers / switchgear / Distribution boards;
* Experience of working on switchgear / substation / asset replacement works;
* Sound understanding of the financial aspects of projects;
* Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications;
* CDM knowledge;
* NVQ / ONC / HNC or above in a relevant subject;
* IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety related qualification;
* NRSWA accredited;
* A formal project management qualification is preferred;
* SPEN authorisations would be beneficial.
The Rewards
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* The rewards for the successful candidate are good. The role is offered on a permanent basis with the company, offering a good basic salary of £55-60,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus benefits package including a car allowance of £4,800 per annum. They also offer the opportunity to train with and develop your career with one of the country’s leading companies within their sector