OCU
Shinfield, Berkshire
Description Department: Regulated Power Location: Shinfield Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-Time Office & Site Based Regular Travel Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector. The Opportunity Join OCU and play a key role in delivering overhead line infrastructure projects that support the UK's growing electricity network. As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from initial award through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, commercially successful, and completed in line with client expectations. Working across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks, you'll collaborate with planners, operational teams, clients, and stakeholders to coordinate complex programmes of work and drive successful project outcomes. If you're looking for a role where you can influence delivery, build strong client relationships, and contribute to major power infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity. What You'll Do Lead the delivery of overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation through to completion. Develop and maintain project programmes to ensure contractual milestones and customer connection dates are achieved. Coordinate resources, operational teams, and outage requirements to maximise efficiency and project performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, customers, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Manage project reporting, programme updates, and contractual requirements in line with client expectations. Monitor project risks, issues, and constraints, implementing solutions to protect delivery targets. Ensure project information, documentation, and management systems are accurately maintained and updated. Drive commercial and operational performance to achieve programme, quality, and financial objectives. Essential Experience delivering projects within the electrical distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure sector. Strong understanding of electrical construction and network delivery environments. Experience managing projects operating under CDM regulations. Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Full UK driving licence. Desirable IOSH Managing Safely qualification. Bonus if you hold a recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent. It would be great if you hold current or previous DNO authorisations. It would be great if you have NRSWA Supervisor accreditation. Experience working within DNO, ICP, or electrical distribution delivery environments would be advantageous. What We Offer At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us. Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace. As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long term career within OCU Group. To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing .
Description Department: Regulated Power Location: Shinfield Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-Time Office & Site Based Regular Travel Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector. The Opportunity Join OCU and play a key role in delivering overhead line infrastructure projects that support the UK's growing electricity network. As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from initial award through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, commercially successful, and completed in line with client expectations. Working across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks, you'll collaborate with planners, operational teams, clients, and stakeholders to coordinate complex programmes of work and drive successful project outcomes. If you're looking for a role where you can influence delivery, build strong client relationships, and contribute to major power infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity. What You'll Do Lead the delivery of overhead line and electrical distribution projects from mobilisation through to completion. Develop and maintain project programmes to ensure contractual milestones and customer connection dates are achieved. Coordinate resources, operational teams, and outage requirements to maximise efficiency and project performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, customers, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Manage project reporting, programme updates, and contractual requirements in line with client expectations. Monitor project risks, issues, and constraints, implementing solutions to protect delivery targets. Ensure project information, documentation, and management systems are accurately maintained and updated. Drive commercial and operational performance to achieve programme, quality, and financial objectives. Essential Experience delivering projects within the electrical distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure sector. Strong understanding of electrical construction and network delivery environments. Experience managing projects operating under CDM regulations. Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Full UK driving licence. Desirable IOSH Managing Safely qualification. Bonus if you hold a recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent. It would be great if you hold current or previous DNO authorisations. It would be great if you have NRSWA Supervisor accreditation. Experience working within DNO, ICP, or electrical distribution delivery environments would be advantageous. What We Offer At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us. Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace. As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long term career within OCU Group. To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing .
OCU
Description Regular Travel Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector. Department: Regulated Power Location: Greenwich Location: Greenwich Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-Time Office & Site Based Regular Travel Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector. The Opportunity As OCU continues to expand its presence across the UK's power infrastructure sector, we are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple projects across our operations portfolio. This is a senior leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving operational performance, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with clients, Project Managers, and operational teams, influencing strategic delivery across a diverse range of programmes. If you're a strong leader who thrives on improving performance, building relationships, and delivering results, this role offers excellent scope for impact and career progression. What You'll Do Lead the operational delivery of multiple projects, ensuring programme, safety, quality, and commercial objectives are achieved. Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers, and delivery teams to drive performance across all workstreams. Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor resources to maximise operational efficiency. Monitor project programmes and implement solutions to mitigate delays and maintain delivery commitments. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery. Drive compliance with company procedures, industry regulations, and health, safety, and environmental standards. Review operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide regular updates to senior leadership. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness. What You'll Bring Essential Significant experience within utilities, power, infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments. Proven track record managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of operational delivery, programme management, and resource planning. Demonstrable experience managing client relationships and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience working within DNO, Transmission & Distribution, or regulated utility frameworks. Bonus if you have managed large-scale power or utility infrastructure projects. It would be great if you hold SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, NVQ Level 6, or other relevant industry qualifications. It would be great if you've been responsible for project budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance management. What We Offer At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us. Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace. As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
Description Regular Travel Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector. Department: Regulated Power Location: Greenwich Location: Greenwich Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-Time Office & Site Based Regular Travel Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector. The Opportunity As OCU continues to expand its presence across the UK's power infrastructure sector, we are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple projects across our operations portfolio. This is a senior leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving operational performance, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with clients, Project Managers, and operational teams, influencing strategic delivery across a diverse range of programmes. If you're a strong leader who thrives on improving performance, building relationships, and delivering results, this role offers excellent scope for impact and career progression. What You'll Do Lead the operational delivery of multiple projects, ensuring programme, safety, quality, and commercial objectives are achieved. Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers, and delivery teams to drive performance across all workstreams. Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor resources to maximise operational efficiency. Monitor project programmes and implement solutions to mitigate delays and maintain delivery commitments. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery. Drive compliance with company procedures, industry regulations, and health, safety, and environmental standards. Review operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide regular updates to senior leadership. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness. What You'll Bring Essential Significant experience within utilities, power, infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments. Proven track record managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of operational delivery, programme management, and resource planning. Demonstrable experience managing client relationships and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience working within DNO, Transmission & Distribution, or regulated utility frameworks. Bonus if you have managed large-scale power or utility infrastructure projects. It would be great if you hold SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, NVQ Level 6, or other relevant industry qualifications. It would be great if you've been responsible for project budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance management. What We Offer At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us. Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace. As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
