Senior Project Manager

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.

Benefits include:

• 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing a team of field managers and supervisors, both direct employees and sub-contractors. The role provides leadership, safety management, contract management, project delivery, and strategic planning within the Power Division, ensuring safety, financial, and operational targets are met or exceeded, maintaining exceptional customer service levels across all projects, being the main client interface both commercially and operationally, and responsible for the allocation and safe delivery of work across the project delivery team.

As a Senior Project Manager you will

• Manage day-to-day operations of field managers, supervisors, project managers, and sub-contractors, including managing worksites, vehicles, and equipment.
• Work alongside the Operations Manager to problem-solve and provide commercial assistance when required.
• Deputise in the absence of the Operations Manager during periods of annual leave.
• Monitor performance of all direct reports regarding health and safety, quality, and environment.
• Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented.
• Regularly review and improve performance and safety standards.
• Survey and quote individual projects based on a contract schedule of rates.
• Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered efficiently and on time.
• Operate in full compliance with Ipsum Power and UK Power Networks policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in working methodology.
• Work closely with the support team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored.
• Identify and resolve issues promptly to prevent escalation.
• Manage project profitability and ensure rapid cash conversion of completed work.
• Maintain and measure performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders, resolving issues early.

About you

• ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering qualification preferred; C&G 2320 or equivalent essential.
• Hold or have the ability to obtain electrical authorization to work on LV, HV, and ENV networks.
• Full Driving License required.

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Next steps

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