Project Manager - Energy

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Project Manager's VolkerEnergy are recruiting! We are looking for a strong Project Manager who is looking for their next challenge and ready to build their career with an exciting part of VolkerWessels UK.

Brief job description:

VolkerEnergy is a specialist business unit within VolkerWessels UK, delivering high-voltage cabling infrastructure solutions across the UK transmission and distribution networks. Working collaboratively across the wider group, we deliver complex and critical energy projects for major utility clients including National Grid, SSEN Transmission, SP Energy Networks and others. Our capabilities span from EHV cable installation to commissioning, with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, safety and sustainable delivery.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in managing large-scale or multiple underground cabling schemes (132kV - 400kV). You will lead the delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects from early engagement through to completion. You will be accountable for project performance across safety, quality, time and cost, while leading site teams and managing interfaces with clients, designers, DNOs/TSOs and supply chain partners.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Manager to initially support the development of major EHV projects in the UK through the tender, preconstruction and early contractor involvement phases.

Responsibilities:

• Pre-Construction and Early Contractor Involvement
• Construction
• Complete Understanding of all the project objectives.
• Build, develop, support and maintain the team.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with the client and all external parties.
• Develop the Tender Programme into a construction programme. (Within 4 weeks of award)
• Monitor progress with up to date programmes so that timely clear direction can be given to the team on critical construction/financial targets.
• Development, Management and Maintenance of Site Management Plan
• Identify and evaluate risks, determine and manage actions, maintain Risk Register
• Manage and control changes to scope, requirements, personnel etc.
• Manage stakeholder engagement
• Develop and protect our subcontractor relationships
• Manage the design
• Contribute to our recognition within the industry
• Prepare and present project reports
• Liaise with line management re: approvals and decisions at key stages
• Prepare and maintain project information.

About you

Technical & Professional Skills

• Experience managing heavy civil and/or power infrastructure projects, preferably with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Proven track record delivering underground cable installation schemes at 132kV and above.
• Strong understanding of trenching, ducting, cable pulling, joint bay construction, HDD sections, and commissioning interface.
• Demonstrable HSEQ leadership and implementation of safe systems of work.
• Experience managing utility interfaces, permit to dig, and asset protection processes.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD (desirable).
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Member of ICE, IET, CIOB or similar (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solution-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively.
• Committed to quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Flexible and able to travel to UK sites when required.

Working Hours & Flexibility

45 hours per week, with flexibility to work shifts, nights and weekends as project demands require.

National travel and overnight stays required.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

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VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.