Senior Electric Project Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Novax Recruitment

Novax Recruitment

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Senior Project Manager
Managing all aspects of the construction, installation & commissioning of new electricity contestable connections up to and including 33kV

Senior Project Manager

Managing all aspects of the construction, installation & commissioning of new electricity contestable connections up to and including 33kV

Supporting the broader project management team with escalation management and learning & development
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for delivering contestable connections on time and within budget.

You will be responsible for liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders to meet the project programme and the client'sspecifications.

You will monitor and forecast project performance and costs, and ultimately control the overall project to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

In parallel you will act as a senior support figure within the project management team, managingoperational and commercial escalations and driving 'best practice' via mentoring of other project managers.

Key responsibilities

Senior Project Managers are responsible for delivering all aspects of the project; on time, on budget, and to client's expectations.

There is support in place so that elements such as design, Section 50's, civils, etc are undertaken by other internal or externalparties however, the ultimate responsibility lies with the PM to proactively manage all aspects of the project through to completion.

The key distinction of the 'Senior' PM role is the direct support provided to the broader team to ensure agile solutions to operational and commercial risks/issues, as well as driving quality/standards with less experienced team members.

Key responsibilities include

Managing a portfolio of projects and undertaking appropriate internal and external reporting to ensure all relevant parties are kept up to date on progress
Supporting Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers with client escalations, directly engaging where necessary to resolve project issues and complaints
Driving best practice and team development into Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers via processfocused workshops and project review sessions
Working with the Business Development and Design teams to ensure designs fully meet client requirements
Engaging with clients to secure feedback on draft designs to ensure timely submission for approval
Liaising with and coordinating all parties to ensure timely planning and delivery of the project and responding to client enquiries in a timely and courteous manner
Planning programmes of work through engagement with key client contacts and determining agreed milestones, dates, and deliverables and ensure these are updated throughout project changes to remain current
Establishing and maintaining financial control of projects (including variations) throughout delivery and keeping accurate records of progress against budget
Procuring required labour, within defined budgets, to deliver the project (including relevant third party requirements such as civils, traffic management, and commissioning)
Preparing relevant, detailed work instructions for all elements of installation works, and ensuring that teams (whether internal or external) are fully briefed on expectations and timescales.
Procuring and budgeting for the materials and equipment required to deliver the project installation
Carrying out audits as required on both site activities and third party suppliers and ensure any nonconformances are raised, recorded, and mitigated
Ensuring all works in the Public Highway are carried out in liaison with the local authority, and comply with NRSWA and HAUC Specifications
Liaising with other staff and clients to ensure that all targets and key milestones are met and ensure any deviations are raised and addressed with all parties
Ensuring all works are carried out to DNO and IDNO specifications, to ensure audits are successfully passed and final connections take place
Ensuring all activities undertaken by yourself, and the installation teams meet the correct company procedures, policies, and documentation

Essential Education / Certification

HNC in electrical related discipline (or equivalent)
SSSTS or SMSTS Qualification (or equivalent)
CSCS Qualification (or equivalent)
Manual Handling certificate
Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
IOSH Certificate in managing Health and Safety (or equivalent)
ECS Qualification (or equivalent)
Driver's Licence

Desirable Education / Certification
Certificate of competency for DNO's, Electrician or Electrical Fitter
DNO Authorisations for access
DNO Authorisations for Switching
NRSWA Supervisor's qualification
SAP Qualified

Essential Skills

Focused and selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to interpret complex requirements, identify any risks, and communicate effectively
Excellent organisational skills and time management skills with a strong ability to forward plan
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Effective decision maker with the ability to work under pressure
Ability to inspire and lead others in delivering to the highest possible standard
Have an indepth knowledge of HV/LV cable laying, switchgear installation, cable jointing and commissioning
Ability to coordinate site activities and ensure the safety of all involved
Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions and the impact it will have on project delivery
Computer literate (particularly with Microsoft Project)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and you will be contacted with more details about the role.