Senior Project Manager / Project Manager

Join Our Team as a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager!

Location: South Yorkshire (Northern Powergrid Region)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Freedom is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager to lead the charge in delivering substation renewal and remedial works across the Northern Powergrid network. This pivotal role is all about ensuring the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of projects from start to finish.

In collaboration with Northern Powergrid and our internal teams, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects that are essential for maintaining, upgrading, and enhancing the resilience of critical electricity infrastructure.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of substation renewal and remedial projects, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Assess and develop allocated sites, coordinating surveys, condition assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Develop and manage project delivery programmes, effectively planning and allocating resources.
• Prepare and oversee project estimates, cost forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Manage commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize value.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and civil teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant requirements and regulations.
• Oversee project documentation, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Northern Powergrid and key stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on programme, performance, and project risks.
• Drive a positive safety culture and promote continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven project management experience in utilities, power distribution, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems, particularly in substations.
• Experience with NRSWA/Street Works requirements.
• Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, including estimating and cost management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination abilities.
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely in construction or utility environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Northern Powergrid contracts or networks.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2).
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• SAP authorization or experience working closely with authorized personnel.

Why Join Us?

At Freedom, we believe in evolving our benefits to attract and retain top talent. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme to support your growth.

Next Steps

We’re committed to building a culture where everyone feels included, treated fairly, and respected. This commitment starts with our recruitment process.

We’ll provide clear information about the recruitment process and are happy to accommodate any needs you may have during the application or interview stages.

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1921 and a turnover of £500m, we pride ourselves on developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative and forward-thinking approach allows us to tackle groundbreaking projects using the latest tools and technologies.

We value progression and ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you excel.

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