JSM Group
Project Manager / Project Engineer
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THE TEAM
Join JSM Group, a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions across the UK and Europe. Our engineering teams deliver complex power and communications projects that support next-generation connectivity.
You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering function working across pre-construction and delivery, solving complex civil challenges and driving technical excellence across major cable route projects.
SCOPE OF ROLE
As an Engineering Project Manager / Project Engineer, you will lead the civil and technical delivery of cable route projects from feasibility through to completion. Acting as the bridge between pre-construction and operations, you’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, buildable solutions across complex environments.
A key focus of the role is optioneering and feasibility, identifying the most effective methods to navigate SEDs and pinch points across infrastructure such as highways, rail, watercourses, and tunnels.
Location: Potters Bar (Hybrid)
HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED
- Take ownership of civil engineering delivery across cable route projects
- Lead optioneering and feasibility studies to determine best crossing methodologies
- Align technical design with real-world construction delivery
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and statutory stakeholders
- Anticipate risks early and resolve engineering challenges proactively
- Drive high standards across safety, quality, programme, and cost
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You’ll be recognised as a trusted technical lead who influences decisions and delivers complex infrastructure projects successfully.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Developing and managing project programmes, milestones, and technical plans
- Coordinating engineering designs and ensuring compliance with standards
- Acting as a key interface between design, pre-construction, and delivery teams
- Leading on complex cable routing challenges including trenchless solutions
- Overseeing site engineering activity, ensuring quality and safety compliance
- Managing third-party contractors, budgets, and resources
- Engaging with stakeholders including DNOs, statutory bodies, and clients
- Providing structured reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders
WHAT IT TAKES
- Strong experience in civil engineering within utilities is a must.
- Proven background in cable routing and complex crossings (HDD, TBM, trenching)
- Knowledge of DNO / IDNO standards and UK utility frameworks
- Experience working with stakeholders such as National Highways, Network Rail, or similar
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams across pre-construction and delivery
- Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability
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WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:
- Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
- 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Hybrid working pattern
- Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills
Equal Opportunity Statement
JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance, and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment.
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