Senior Project Manager – Asset Replacement
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Senior Project Manager – Asset Replacement
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group (part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])
Location: Catterick, North-East England
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Posted: yesterday
Role Overview
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has 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. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of multiple projects across the region, while leading and developing operational teams.
Key Deliverables
- Oversee day-to-day delivery of Asset Replacement works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
- Act as the main senior contact with Northern Powergrid, maintaining 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 labour, plant and materials to meet operational requirements.
- 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 delivery.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- 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
- Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
- Streetworks knowledge.
- Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).
Benefits
- 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 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
- Personal development programme
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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.
Next Steps
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.