Project Manager Asset Replacement

Project Manager - Asset ReplacementLocation: North East RegionContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £55k + Company Car / Company Van + Flexible Benefits

Freedom's Networks team has an opportunity for a Project Manager to support the delivery of small works within the Asset Replacement programme across the North East. You will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Manage multiple small projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring safe and compliant delivery.
• Oversee all financial aspects of projects, including costing and invoicing for additional works.
• Lead and support project teams to meet productivity, safety, and quality expectations.
• Monitor and report progress to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all operatives follow safety rules, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Liaise with clients, council representatives, engineers, and the general public.
• Maintain site safety, complete risk assessments, and escalate SHE concerns where required.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure completion of any remedial actions.
• Ensure all statutory records, licences, notifications, and documentation are in place and up to date.
• Prepare project safety documentation, CDM plans, and risk assessments.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong project management experience within utilities or distribution networks.
• Good understanding of distribution network operations.
• Knowledge of project financials and cost control.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, including CDM.
• NVQ/ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or similar safety qualification.
• NRSWA accreditation.
• Formal project management qualification (preferred).
• NPg authorisations (beneficial).

Benefits:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, 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. 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.