Utilities Project Manager

We are currently looking for a Site Based Utilities Project Manager to join a nuclear new build project in Suffolk.

This role will be based in Rendlesham, Suffolk for 4 days per week with occasional ad-hoc night work.

The Role

You’ll be the primary point of contact responsible for:

Leading and managing all utilities project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

Defining the work and delivering within the scope of work by using necessary measures under the New Roads and Streetworks Act or other enabling agreements.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project objectives and milestones.

Implementing best practices in project management to optimize efficiency and quality.

Overseeing contractor and subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Managing internal and external stakeholders, contractors using effective communication and build relationships with delivery partners, site teams or operations and workforce.

Supporting the Utilities Manager in delivering the Sizewell C utility strategy with continuous involvement in developing strategies to improve the safety and delivery of the project.

Additionally, you’ll demonstrate an industry knowledge and experience of working within utility services (Telecommunications, Potable Water, Foul Water, Natural Gas, Power including Sub-stations).

Ideally, you will come from the Utilities, Civil Engineering, or Construction sector.

Esential Skills

Industry knowledge and experience of working within utility services and project management operations.

Working knowledge of service avoidance and Safe digging practice, in accordance with HSG 47.

Demonstratable understanding of utilities Builder Work in Connection (BWIC) and CDM Regulations.

Proven track record of delivery within a similar environment.

Excellent communication and decision-making skills and experience of positive stakeholder engagement.

Excellent IT skills ( Microsoft Office Programs – Word/Excel, PowerPoint).

Willingness to learn from both successes and failures.

Intellectual capacity to deal with complex issues and work creating a one team ethos.

The ability to re-prioritise tasks in fast paced changing environment.

Ability to complete sucessfully all security clearances and CTC check.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

Desirable

New Roads & Streetworks Act Qualification/Certification

Recognised Utilities Safety Card (EUSR etc) Accreditation

Recognised National Water Hygiene Accreditation

SMSTS Certification

Experience in CAD or Microsoft Project

Application Closing Date: 3rd Dec