Electrical Project Manager

Join Our Team as an Electrical Project Manager (Faults)

Location: North-East England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional fault response and repair works? Freedom is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Manager to spearhead our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of projects across the region.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Project Manager, you will:

• Oversee daily operations for fault works, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Lead and manage a dynamic team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives.
• Act as the primary operational contact with Northern Powergrid, fostering strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple fault projects from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet project demands.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to achieve contract performance targets.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to support project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment.
• Understanding of fault processes in a regulated utility environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• 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 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 is included, treated fairly, and respected. This commitment starts with our recruitment process. We’ll provide 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 part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK. Since our founding in 1921, we’ve grown to a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, and we take pride in 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 you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you excel.

Join us and be part of something great!