Project Manager - Operations Mgt

Project Manager

Scotland

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Network Services are recruiting for a manager to manage the design, construction and commissioning of the 33kV point of connection substation and 33kV cable circuits.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Ensure Company Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policies are followed – Zero Harm
• Manage team resources and ensure individuals are trained and competent.
• Recognise best practices and promote innovation ideas.
• Instigate incident investigations, where necessary, with support from SHEQ Advisor
• Promote Freedom values.

• Monitor progress against programme with support from project planner 
• Manage subcontractors
• Manage the project budget and prepare the monthly CVR with the project QS
• Prepare and maintain the site H&S plans and records. Maintain, report and forecast project progress. Interact with customer’s representatives on and off site.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience of working on HV substation sites
• Previous experience of managing the installation, testing and commissioning of switchgear, transformers and auxiliary systems up to and including 132kV, and the associated civil works.  Management of project budget and change control.  Working knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC)
• Experience in management of subcontractors
• Good operational knowledge of HV electrical distribution systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications, accreditations or authorisations required

• SMSTS or NEBOSH qualified, with experience of operating on CDM sites              Essential
• APM Qualification                                                                                                              Desirable
• Previous DNO or National Grid authorisations                                                             Desirable

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Car/Car Allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  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.

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. 

About Us 
 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, 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.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be