The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post.

Person Specification

• Confident managing multiple priorities and competing demands, maintaining a high level of professionalism, organisation and accountability.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to perform effectively in changing, uncertain or challenging circumstances.
• Able to deliver quality outcomes within demanding timescales, whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail and focus on project objectives.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate successfully across multidisciplinary teams and with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage risk, challenge constructively and support informed decision-making.
• Highly numerate and proficient in Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, exercising discretion and professionalism when handling commercially sensitive information.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, capable of driving performance and fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 7 years' experience delivering utility, infrastructure or civil engineering projects, with responsibility for programme, cost, risk and stakeholder management.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure works within large-scale mixed-use developments, regeneration programmes or major utility projects.
• Proven experience delivering utility infrastructure projects including electrical networks (HV/LV), potable water, wastewater, district heating/cooling, telecommunications and associated civil engineering works.
• Experience managing statutory undertaker interfaces and approvals, including organisations such as DNOs, water companies, Network Rail and local authorities.
• Experience managing utility diversions, new connections, asset adoptions and third-party approvals.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 and/or JCT contracts, including change control, compensation events and commercial management principles.
• Experience developing, managing and reporting project programmes using MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and specialist utility providers through all phases of project delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including advanced Excel skills for project reporting and analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver against demanding project deadlines.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Desirable

• APM PMQ, ChPP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
• Membership of APM, IET or another relevant professional institution.
• SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card.
• Knowledge of utility industry accreditation schemes and adoption processes, including NERS, WIRS and district energy/heat network standards.
• Experience using SharePoint, Power BI and project controls/reporting systems.