Project Manager (London)
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Job Summary
PROJECT MANAGER (LONDON)
Location: Greenwich or Borehamwood (with travel across the South East Kent & West London)
Competitive Package and Progression
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join OCU and take ownership of the delivery of multiple live utility and infrastructure projects across the South East. Based from either Greenwich or Borehamwood you will manage 34 concurrent projects within a travelable area covering works such as substations cabling highways excavation and utility installations .
Working closely with DNOs and National Grid you will lead projects from initiation through to completion ensuring they are delivered safely on time within budget and to the highest quality standards while exceeding client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple utility and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion ensuring safety quality programme and budget targets are met.
Develop and manage project plans programmes budgets resources and risk registers adapting plans to address change and mitigate risk.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients DNOs National Grid internal teams and subcontractors ensuring clear communication and strong stakeholder relationships.
Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams promoting collaboration high performance and continuous development.
Manage labour plant materials and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and value across the project lifecycle.
Identify manage and mitigate project risks and issues implementing proactive solutions to avoid disruption.
Ensure strict compliance with health safety quality and environmental standards championing a safety-first culture.
Maintain control of project finances including budgets forecasts cost tracking variations and invoicing.
Monitor project performance against KPIs taking corrective action where required to achieve successful outcomes.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities infrastructure construction or engineering environments.
Strong background in electrical cabling substations highways excavation and/or water and gas utilities.
Previous experience working with DNOs and/or National Grid either directly or as an ICP.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets forecasts and cost control.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Solid understanding of project management methodologies; PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent is desirable.
Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office.
Degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline (desirable).
Full UK driving licence.
What We Value at OCU
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We live by five core values that guide how we work together:
We care about safety
We lead with integrity
We strive to be better every day
We make a positive impact
We deliver to grow
We are one company united
Our Aim & Vision
Our ambition is to be the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
We are committed to innovation sustainability and developing our people to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy and utilities landscape. At OCU we dont just deliver projects we build long-term capability careers and impact.
Join OCU and become part of a team that values safety integrity and growth where your expertise will make a real impact.
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
About Company
Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.Working directly with many of the countrys leading blue-chip power water telecoms and ra ... View more
