Project Manager

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.