Senior Project Manager

Join Our Team as a Senior Project Manager – Asset Replacement!

Location: North-East England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 + 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 to lead the delivery of Asset Replacement work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of multiple projects across the region while inspiring and developing our operational teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of Asset Replacement works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Lead and manage a dynamic team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives.
• Act as the primary senior contact with Northern Powergrid, fostering strong client relationships.
• Champion compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet operational needs.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet contract performance targets.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and stakeholders to support project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• Significant experience in a senior operational/project management role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
• Understanding of Asset Replacement processes in a regulated utility environment.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
• Knowledge of streetworks.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).

Why Join Us?

At Freedom, we believe in evolving our benefits to attract and retain the best 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 is included, treated fairly, and respected. This commitment starts with our recruitment process. We’ll provide you with clear information about the recruitment journey and are happy to accommodate any needs you may have during the application or interview process.

About Us

Freedom is proud to be part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Since our founding in 1921, we have grown to a turnover of £500m and a team of 3000 employees, all dedicated to developing great talent 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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