Project Manager
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13 hours ago
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Job Summary
Throughout 2025 OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion.
The Project manager plays a crucial role in delivering Utilities project in a safe manner by providing expert advice guidance and support on health and safety matters. This role involves working closely with management employees client and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with utility standards. we currently have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our team based in the Old Oak Common area of London delivering a district heating ECI & Build package.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business
Developing and presenting project proposals through ECI
Meeting with clients to find out their requirements
Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales
Discussing drafting reviewing and negotiating the terms of business contracts
Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients
Managing construction schedules and budgets
Dealing with any unexpected costs
Dealing with Local Authorities for permitting
Attending site meetings to monitor progress
Acting as the main point of contact for clients site and project managers
Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities
Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards
Liaising with technical and financial staff sub-contractors legal teams and the clients own representatives
Overseeing final accounts & Handover at the end of a project
Working on-site and in an office
Skills and Experience
Engineering Degree or HND qualified in Construction or Project Management.
Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / FIDIC contracts desirable.
An understanding of the construction industry
An understanding of legal documentation
Maths and IT knowledge
Strong leadership skills
Business management skills
The ability to use your initiative
Good verbal communication skills.
Utilities & deep excavation experience
Ideally have delivered work on Water or Gas networks if they dont have district heating experience
Proficiency in project management software and tools
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Knowledge of Utilities industry standards regulations and best practices in the Licence Essential
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Driven by values powered by inclusion.
At OCU our values guide everything we do: integrity collaboration respect innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients communities and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle its the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels they belong.
Together we build stronger teams deliver better outcomes and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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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
