Project Manager

Overhead Line Project Manager – 12 Month Contract – Livingston / Oban, Scotland – 11kV / 33kV Distribution – Monday to Friday

I’m working with an established utilities contractor looking to appoint Overhead Line Project Managers to support an extensive programme of 11kV and 33kV overhead line rebuilds across electricity distribution networks in Scotland.

The roles will involve:

· Planning and managing overhead line rebuilds across 11kV and 33kV distribution networks.

· Managing multiple schemes, typically with one or two in construction and three or four in planning.

· Interpreting overhead line drawings and developing practical delivery plans, including large rebuilds.

· Ensuring labour, subcontractors, materials, vehicles and equipment are organised ahead of the works.

· Coordinating with Contract Managers, site teams and the network operator to meet agreed programmes.

· Monitoring project delivery against safety, quality, environmental, financial and operational targets.

· Surveying and quoting individual projects against the contract schedule of rates.

· Reviewing subcontractor applications for payment and monitoring project costs.

· Maintaining project plans and progress information, with planning largely managed through Excel.

· Monitoring site and subcontractor performance, ensuring incidents are reported and improvements implemented.

· Ensuring compliance with company and overhead line policies, procedures and safety requirements.

· Attending sites where required to assess delivery issues and support the teams, with daily site supervision managed by the site supervisors.

Experience required:

· Strong practical experience of electricity distribution overhead line works, ideally across 11kV and 33kV networks.

· Previous experience managing overhead line projects, or a linesman background with the knowledge and capability to move into project management.

· Ability to read drawings, understand the work involved and plan the resources and sequencing required.

· Experience coordinating site teams and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently.

· Understanding of project costs, schedules of rates and subcontractor payments.

· Strong organisation and communication skills, with experience working in a customer-focused environment.

· Confidence using Excel to plan works and monitor progress.

· An electrical qualification would be beneficial; practical overhead line knowledge and delivery experience are the key priorities.

Contract details:

· Livingston, Scotland

· Initial 12 month contract, with potential for extension.

· Long term framework providing an ongoing pipeline of works.

· Monday to Friday, 10-hour days.

· Predominantly office based, with occasional site visits.

· Travel and accommodation arrangements to be agreed.

· Candidates willing to travel to Scotland and stay locally during the working week will be considered