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Project Manager - New Connections (Small Works) North East EnglandPermanentCompetitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Freedom's Networks team have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our New Connections team, focusing specifically on small works across the North East region. This is a key role responsible for managing multiple workstreams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery in line with company procedures and client specifications. You'll work closely with internal teams, local authorities, and Northern Powergrid to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage multiple small-scale projects from cradle to grave, ensuring safe, competent, and timely delivery within budget. Oversee all financial aspects of projects, including costing and invoicing of additional works. Provide leadership and guidance to team members to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations. Monitor and report on project progress to clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with safety rules, procedures, method statements, and risk assessments. Liaise with third parties including council staff, engineers, and the general public to facilitate smooth project delivery. Maintain site safety at all times and complete risk assessments. Report any SHE concerns to the SHE team and conduct site safety inspections. Ensure all statutory records, certificates, licences, notifications, and notices are in place. Prepare project safety documentation including CDM plans and risk assessments. Submit all completion documentation in a timely manner. Identify training needs and manage performance of staff reporting to you. What we're looking for: We're looking for a proactive and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in utility or distribution network projects. Ideally, you'll have: Substantial experience in project management. Knowledge of distribution networks. Strong understanding of the financial aspects of projects. Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical application. CDM knowledge and experience. NVQ / ONC / HNC or above in a relevant subject. IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety-related qualification. NRSWA accreditation. A formal project management qualification (preferred). NPg authorisations (beneficial). Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Company Car/Car Allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 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 Personal development programme 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 organisation. 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.

Grid Connections Manager Location: Midlands or North UK (Hybrid with Site Travel) Employment Type: Permanent About the Company A leading EPC contractor specialising in renewable energy infrastructure across the UK. With several large-scale solar and BESS projects underway, the business is rapidly expanding and seeking an experienced Grid Connections professional to strengthen their in-house electrical and design team. The Role The Grid Connections Manager will take ownership of all activities relating to grid connection delivery across multiple renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance, coordination, and technical accuracy from design through to energisation. You will act as the key interface between the business, DNOs, IDNOs, and National Grid, managing all aspects of the connection process and supporting the design and commissioning teams. Key Responsibilities Manage the full grid connection process for solar PV and BESS projects from application to energisation. Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs, TSOs, and ICPs to ensure all technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements are met. Review, interpret, and negotiate connection offers, G99 submissions, and contestable/non-contestable scopes. Coordinate with design engineers to ensure electrical designs meet grid and system specifications (kV). Oversee technical documentation including SLDs, protection settings, and SCADA integration. Support the wider project delivery team with grid-related risk assessments, scheduling, and technical support. Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, consultants, and statutory bodies. Ensure compliance with CDM, UK Power Networks, and National Grid standards. Requirements Electrical Engineering background (Degree or HNC/HND level preferred). Proven experience managing grid connection activities within the renewable energy or power generation sector. Strong understanding of DNO/IDNO processes, regulations, and connection standards (G99, G5/5, ENA standards). Experience working directly with generation assets (solar, BESS, wind, or similar). Competent with electrical design fundamentals, including HV/MV systems. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple connection projects simultaneously. UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites when required. Desirable Experience working for or alongside a DNO, ICP, or EPC. Working knowledge of grid connection modelling and software tools. Chartered Engineer status (or working towards). Package Competitive salary depending on experience. Company vehicle or allowance. Private healthcare, pension, and discretionary bonus. Clear progression pathway as the team expands.

Assistant Site Manager HV Substation (Walpole, IP23) Location: Walpole 400kV Substation, Midlands Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Type: Full-time, site-based, contract Duration: 3-month contract Hours: 12 days on, 2 days off schedule Start Date: ASAP IR35 Status: Outside IR35 MRR Infrastructure is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and construction consultancy supporting the UK s high-voltage infrastructure network. With a strong presence in the transmission and distribution sector, our client is delivering major grid connections across the country, including the Walpole 400kV Substation development. We are seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join the project delivery team on a short-term basis. This role is suited to a hands-on site professional with prior experience on National Grid substation projects. You will support the Site Manager in supervising daily site operations, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of works across multiple subcontractors and disciplines. You will also act as TP137 cover when the Site Manager is not on site, requiring you to step into a leadership role as needed. You will help ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and internal HSQE policies, deliver safety briefings, review method statements, oversee daily work activities, and support the generation of as-built records. As the project enters its final stages, you ll play a key role in ensuring quality standards are upheld and the programme is delivered on time. This is a site-based role with national travel required as needed. Candidates must be able to arrange their own travel and accommodation. The role operates on a 12 days on, 2 days off rotation and is best suited to those comfortable working on fast-paced construction projects with a high level of accountability. Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence National Grid Competent Person NSI 6 & 8 IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS or SSSTS CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport Minimum 5 years experience in the T&D industry, preferably on National Grid sites Previous supervisory experience Familiarity with HSG47 CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (or Coordinator) First Aid (3-day course) Previous TP137 or SR163 site experience Desirable: HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering Formal electrical training Impressed Voltage awareness training IOSH Environmental or equivalent

Design Manager - North of England Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the North of England. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

Design Manager - Central London Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the central London. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

Site Manager (National Grid/Cadent sites) UK based – must be happy to work away from home. Freelance contract Competitive day rate available. The Client Our well-established client is a leading global integrator of communications and security solutions for businesses, industries and governments. They offer a wide range of installation, maintenance and commissioning solutions which are suitable for both Hazardous and Non-Hazardous environments. They are now seeking a Site Manager with electric connections experience working on National Grid Sites. You would be working on various sites throughout the UK so must be prepared to travel. Responsibilities * Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs * Liaising with the client, other construction professionals * Coordinating and supervising construction workers * Selecting tools and materials * Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety * Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings * Maintaining quality control procedures * Find ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up * Assessing and minimising risk * Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork * Helping to negotiating contracts and securing permits and licences Key Skills – Ideally you will have some or all of the following * National Grid/Cadent experience * Electrical/security install experience * Ability to work away from home Nationwide, Monday to Friday 10hr days * SMSTS certification (preferred) * IOSH preferred * 3-day 1st Aid Course cert (preferred) * BESC and Person cert * SHEA Gas certification * Recent DBS Check About ATS Recruitment ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the high technology engineering and construction industries on both a permanent and contract basis. We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have several large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services. Please visit our website for our latest roles and news

Site Manager (National Grid/Cadent sites) UK based – must be happy to work away from home. Freelance contract Competitive day rate available. The Client Our well-established client is a leading global integrator of communications and security solutions for businesses, industries and governments. They offer a wide range of installation, maintenance and commissioning solutions which are suitable for both Hazardous and Non-Hazardous environments. They are now seeking a Site Manager with electric connections experience working on National Grid Sites. You would be working on various sites throughout the UK so must be prepared to travel. Responsibilities * Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs * Liaising with the client, other construction professionals * Coordinating and supervising construction workers * Selecting tools and materials * Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety * Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings * Maintaining quality control procedures * Find ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up * Assessing and minimising risk * Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork * Helping to negotiating contracts and securing permits and licences Key Skills – Ideally you will have some or all of the following * National Grid/Cadent experience * Electrical/security install experience * Ability to work away from home Nationwide, Monday to Friday 10hr days * SMSTS certification (preferred) * IOSH preferred * 3-day 1st Aid Course cert (preferred) * BESC and Person cert * SHEA Gas certification * Recent DBS Check About ATS Recruitment ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the high technology engineering and construction industries on both a permanent and contract basis. We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have several large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services. Please visit our website for our latest roles and news

Senior Project Manager Coventry Freelance (Outside IR35) Salary Negotiable The Client My client is an international organisation who are a leading security solutions and communications provider. The service they provide includes design, installation, maintenance and commissioning of products which include all security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Facial Recognition, ACS, Electrified Fencing etc) as well as secure Fibre/Telecoms. The sectors they tend to work in tend to be Capital Delivery/Infrastructure projects, Rail, National Grid, Oil & Gas, Nuclear etc. The Role * Project management of LV installation on HV sites and construction activities on Infrastructure projects. * Client liaison and attendance at meetings. * Design review meetings. * Managing the work of sub-contractors on site. * Ensuring adherence to Health & Safety. * Commercial Awareness, looking to break down the project and improving service delivery times on each element. Responsibilities * Working on capital delivery projects * Transmission and distribution experience required. * To deliver Connections on time and within budget * Maintain financial control of projects throughout using correct procedures. * Develop Construction Method Statements and prepare site instruction. * Carry out Risk Assessments and safety audits as required * Ensure all works are carried out to DNO specifications. * Carry out all works in line with company policies and procedures * Liaise with other staff / client to ensure all targets and key milestones are met. * Ensure that the legal completion for their individual projects is being monitored. * To provide and feedback relevant KPI information as required. * To hold all current relevant authorisations and certification related to the project before personnel can carry out the works. * Experience in managing projects involving LV/ HV cables and/or substations, with a track record of safe, timely and profitable delivery Skills Required * Electrical background or experience of managing electrical aspects of a project. * Commercially aware, specifically NEC knowledge. * Full project lifecycle experience. * Change Management. * Experience of working on challenging projects. * Good people management skills. * Ideally have some knowledge of security systems on previous projects. * Capital Delivery project experience, this could be on Rail, National Grid, Nuclear, Water, Power Generation, Gas, Solar or other relevant sectors. Qualifications * Some form of construction related qualification, ideally electrical although this isn’t a necessity. About ATS Recruitment ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the high technology engineering and construction industries on both a permanent and contract basis. We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have several large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services. Please visit our website for our latest roles and news

Site Manager (National Grid/Cadent sites) UK based – must be happy to work away from home. Freelance contract Competitive day rate available. The Client Our well-established client is a leading global integrator of communications and security solutions for businesses, industries and governments. They offer a wide range of installation, maintenance and commissioning solutions which are suitable for both Hazardous and Non-Hazardous environments. They are now seeking a Site Manager with electric connections experience working on National Grid Sites. You would be working on various sites throughout the UK so must be prepared to travel. Responsibilities * Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs * Liaising with the client, other construction professionals * Coordinating and supervising construction workers * Selecting tools and materials * Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety * Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings * Maintaining quality control procedures * Find ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up * Assessing and minimising risk * Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork * Helping to negotiating contracts and securing permits and licences Key Skills – Ideally you will have some or all of the following * National Grid/Cadent experience * Electrical/security install experience * Ability to work away from home Nationwide, Monday to Friday 10hr days * SMSTS certification (preferred) * IOSH preferred * 3-day 1st Aid Course cert (preferred) * BESC and Person cert * SHEA Gas certification * Recent DBS Check About ATS Recruitment ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the high technology engineering and construction industries on both a permanent and contract basis. We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have several large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services. Please visit our website for our latest roles and news