Field Manager New Connections

Field Manager - New ConnectionsLocation: Northern Powergrid RegionContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £42.5k + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Field Manager to support the delivery of New Connections work across the Northern Powergrid area. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of new electrical connection projects.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Oversee day-to-day operations for New Connections work, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Lead and support Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives to maintain high performance and safety standards.
• Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid, supporting strong client relationships and contract performance.
• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Allocate labour, plant, and materials effectively to meet project demands.
• Monitor KPIs, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of documentation, RAMS, and as-built drawings.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and third parties to enable successful project delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Operational experience within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.
• Understanding of new connections processes within a regulated utility environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship management.
• Commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
• Streetworks knowledge.
• Project Management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).

Benefits:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, 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.