Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Major Projects & Connections Within travelling distance of London Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Due to winning a number of new schemes, Freedom are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager into the Major Projects & Connections division to deliver specific Design & Build 132kV/33kV EHV/HV Substation and 132kV cable route projects in the South of England / London area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a single major project, or a portfolio of medium sized schemes. They will need to deliver the project work safely, competently, and effectively to time and budget, balancing all aspects of cost, programme, quality, and safety in line with expected Freedom standards. Key Deliverables: The successful candidate will be a commercially and process astute Senior Project Manager, able to proactively identify commercial, programme and engineering risks and opportunities to protect and benefit the business. It is essential that the individual has a driven attitude, is comfortable being highly proactive, and can operate with a degree of independence while managing a range of individual specialists and subcontractors across the breadth of the scheme to ensure overall success. Support from the wider team, line management, and Project Directors will be provided. Demonstrate diligence and organization with project deliverables and project management products to ensure a high level of professionalism and quality is maintained. What We’re Looking For: Proven track record in development, design and/or build of underground cable schemes at 33kV and 132kV+ is essential. Experience of 11kV cable schemes will also be considered if the candidate can demonstrate the schemes are suitably complex and in urban areas. Experience delivering cable project works in congested/urban areas is highly desirable. Demonstrable knowledge of Streetworks practices and experience in stakeholder consultation and negotiations including Highway Authorities, Transport network operators, and other Statutory Undertaker providers is preferable. Experience in Contract/Project Management of HV/EHV engineering schemes with a focus on owning and tightly managing programmes, budgets, scope change, and quality is required. Experience of EHV/HV substation project work is beneficial but not essential. Client-facing ability to successfully manage important client relationships, as well as internal teams and supply chain, is essential. Ability to work independently and proactively is absolutely essential. Ability to coordinate (with team support) designers, consultants, surveyors, construction teams/supply chain, and suppliers throughout the feasibility, design and construction stages. Experience in management of junior roles (including Project Managers) as part of project delivery. Ability to provide strong industry references is key. Benefits: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organization. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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