Location: Birmingham (Travel Would Be Required If And When)
Salary: Negotiable DOE (£45,000 - £55,000+ Company Car Allowance + Performance Bonus + Pension)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Utilities Project Manager to join a growing contractor and play a pivotal role in the development of its Utilities Division.
This is more than a traditional project management position. The successful candidate will take the lead in developing new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, overseeing the successful delivery of utility infrastructure projects, and supporting the long-term growth of the division.
If you're a commercially minded utilities professional looking to make a real impact within a progressive business, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development
* Support the growth and development of the Utilities Division.
* Identify and secure new business opportunities within the utilities sector.
* Build and maintain relationships with utility companies, principal contractors and framework providers.
* Lead PQQ submissions, tenders and competitive bids.
* Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of future work.
Project Delivery
* Manage utility infrastructure projects from tender through to completion.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
* Coordinate project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
* Monitor project performance, commercial outcomes and profitability.
* Resolve technical and operational issues efficiently.
Client Management
* Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
* Build long-term relationships and maintain exceptional customer service.
* Identify opportunities for repeat business and future projects.
Compliance
Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation and industry standards, including:
* NRSWA
* Street Works legislation
* CDM Regulations
* HSG47
* Utility company specifications
* Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
Leadership
* Support the recruitment and development of the utilities team.
* Mentor engineers, supervisors and operational staff.
* Promote best practice and continuous improvement across projects.
* Assist in developing robust operational procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
Highly Experienced within the utilities sector.
Experience delivering Water, Gas, Electric, Telecoms or Multi-Utility infrastructure projects.
Previous experience working for utility contractors or principal contractors.
Proven success securing work through frameworks and competitive tendering.
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project profitability.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
An established network of industry contacts would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
* Company car allowance
* Performance-related bonus
* Company pension
* Long-term career progression
* Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful business
Location
Based in Birmingham, with responsibility for projects and clients across the UK. This is an office-based position with national travel required as business needs dictate.
Working Hours
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet business requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Utilities Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career and contribute to the growth and success of an expanding utilities operation.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year