Project Manager
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Barnham, Thetford with Travel
Competitive Rates + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Role
Project Manager is responsible for providing strong leadership, contract management, project delivery, and strategic planning. Customer driven within the Power Division,
ensuring safety, financial and operational targets are met or exceeded, maintaining exceptional customer service levels across all the projects they are responsible for.
What you will be doing:
Day to day management of site staff, sub-contractors, vehicles, equipment, and issues arising from sites
Actively monitor performance of all site staff including subcontractors with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment
Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented.
Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements.
Survey and quote individual projects based on a contract schedule of rates
Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner.
Ensure Ipsum Power policies and improvement action plans are effectively implemented, monitored, and audited.
Operate in full compliance with Ipsum Power and UK Power Networks policies, procedures, and instructions.
Be proactive in promoting continuous improvement and innovation in our working methodology
Work closely with the support team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored.
Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate.
Responsible for project profitability and rapid conversion of work completed to cash received
Maintain and measure performance against agreed KPI's and SLA's.
UKPN client reporting and liaison including arranging progress meetings and client audits.
Subcontractor monitoring
Always establish good relationships with key stakeholders. Communicate and resolve issues with early resolution of any potential problems
What you will bring:
Proven experience in a Project Management position in Power Distribution Engineering
ONC / HNC Electrical Engineering preferred; C&G 232 or equivalent essential
ISOH Managing Safely
Proven experience in a previous Contract Management / Project Management Role within the power sector - preferably on a UKPN contract
Knowledge of measuring work achievement and providing reliable information for applications for payment to commercial staff
Knowledge of assessing and certifying sub-contractor applications for payments
Proven experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment with performance management responsibility.
Professional, customer focused with a good standard of verbal and numerical reasoning.
Experience in analysing and interpreting data.
Knowledge of waste network operations business processes
Evidence of implementing successful improvement measures.
Passionate about Health and Safety and a belief that Zero Harm is achievable
Knowledge of KPI measurements to a high level to ensure compliance with targets.
IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office package
Experience and ability to encourage and enable personal development of and recognise and reward team.
Proven ability to lead by and set an example.
Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers.
Ability to communicate both up and down within Ipsum and the Client Organisation
Excellent communication skills
Time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline.
Professional and positive can-do approach
Self-motivated and organised and a flexible attitude, with an approach.
Full UK Driving License
What's In It For You?
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.
Your Benefits Package Includes:
Career Progression - Opportunities to earn professional qualifications and recognised accreditations
Health & Wellbeing -
24/7 access to a virtual GP
Mental health support & counselling services
Occupational health guidance
Smart Benefits That Save You Money -
Cycle to Work scheme
Group Personal Pension Plan
Buy up to 5 extra holiday days each year
Everyday Perks -
Big brand discounts: supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Life Beyond Work -
Active local social committees
Regular social events
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
Flexible working options (where possible)
Equal Opportunities
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