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Project Manager
Engineering Project Manager – Sidcup, Bexley
Location: Sidcup, Bexley, Greater London
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am–5pm, 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities)
Why Join Us?
We’re more than just an employer—we’re an organisation that invests in your career and well-being. When you join Ipsum, you gain:
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development & progression, including opportunities to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP
- Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount benefits (supermarkets, phone bills, gym memberships, and more!)
- Life assurance cover
- Long service recognition payments
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the Role
We’re seeking a Project Manager to join our RJ Power / Ipsum team in Sidcup, Bexley, Greater London.
Core Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Leading, planning, and managing Maintenance and Project works to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and high standards.
- Maximising engineers’ efficiency to reduce downtime and enhance operational performance.
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships to drive business growth.
- Providing line management for a team, including technical and support staff.
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Key Duties
As a Project Manager, you will:
- Review project specifications and liaise with clients and technical teams to establish deliverable requirements.
- Develop a comprehensive project implementation plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and cost breakdowns.
- Implement Client Construction Phase Plans on-site, creating essential documentation (e.g., RAMS, Task Briefing Sheets, Safe Systems of Work, O&M guides).
- Maintain project files, manage documentation, and coordinate with contractors for successful delivery.
- Lead Project Review Meetings to assess progress, address variances, and update scopes as needed.
- Investigate and report accidents and incidents, ensuring all parties are kept informed of outcomes and actions.
- Lead and manage teams, conduct performance reviews, and ensure clarity around roles and responsibilities.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide ongoing line management support.
About You
Essential Requirements
We’re looking for candidates with:
- Previous experience in a similar role within the Power / Utilities / or Construction industry.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
- A detailed understanding of HV/LV electrical installation techniques, with up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and technical trends.
- A Project Management qualification (e.g., APM register holder, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with CDM regulations and knowledge of health and safety legislation – construction/engineering project delivery.
- Commercial acumen for managing budgets, costs, and project economics.
- Strong time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines for critical milestones.
- Exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail capabilities.
- A solid working knowledge of Health and Safety practices and Risk Assessment.
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Desirable Qualities/Experience
Preferred, but not essential:
- IOSH Managing Safely certification or SMSTS competency.
- Advanced electrical qualifications or hands-on experience leading electrically based projects.
- In-depth knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and Distribution Safety Rules.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
We proudly embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re interested, please review our Privacy Policy and apply today—every candidate is considered on merit without bias.
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