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Construction (Generic)
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£80,574 (and a bonus of 3%)
Careers Site Advertising End Date
26 Jun 2025
Vacancy Type
Full Time

About The Role

UK Power network Services has long-term contracts to upgrade operate and complete the life cycle maintenance of the high voltage electrical assets for specific major clients, together with a capital expenditure programme for the supply of infrastructure and connections to multiple client sites. UK Power Networks Services is looking to employ an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of the contracts.
 
You will have overall responsibility for the initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control and closure of both Capital and Recharge (NAMP) projects, with regard to safety, time, cost and quality, such that the master programme of work is satisfactorily delivered to the client's requirements.
  
Principal Responsibilities: 
  • Plan – Working with the Project Programmer utilising Primavera P6, to create, update and review a task/resource schedule which is to identify excess or shortfall of resource against the proposed work plan.
  • Project Coordination - Agree aligned project plan that coordinates all electrical work across the project.
  • Governance – Ensure projects follow PG&C process and are prepared for presentation to the Project Portfolio Board working with the Cost Manager.
  • Contract Management – Utilising the NEC suite of contracts.
  • Report – Ensure regular reporting of progress and performance to governance bodies and stakeholders including the client.
  • Stakeholders – Ensure stakeholders support for and perception of project performance and delivered value remains high i.e., are kept informed of project progress, change and risk.
  • Project Lifecyle Management - Responsibility for managing the complete project lifecycle, (Gate A to Gate D)
  • RAID – Manage project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies and understand the principles of risk management.
  • Safety - Ensure all workers engaged on the project are aware of HSE requirements.
  • Costs, Time and Quality - Ensure project is managed and delivered to the requirements specification, within agreed time frame, and budget, meeting quality criteria.
  • Change Management – Ensure project changes are monitored, recorded and reported for approval by the appropriate authority and that appropriate funding is in place to proceed.
  • Assurance – Provide visible demonstration that project has delivered to its agreed quality criteria.
  • Contingency - Participate in contingency strategy planning development and participate in the event of the contingency plan being implemented due to a major event.
  • Team – Ensures all those working on project have a clear understanding of their role and responsibility in delivering a successful project.
  • Delivery – Define and manage project requirements, design, implementation and commissioning and testing.
  • Undertake additional activities determined by your job level and competency.
 

Nature and Scope:

The Project Manager must:

  • Have a sound background in 33kV and 11kV distribution networks including substations, transformers and cabling together with experience operating on HV and LV networks.
  • Have a sound understanding of cost and change management for changes in site work.
  • Be able to demonstrate an ability to analyse complex situations and produce solutions and contingency plans to meet our goals.
  • Understand the need to balance; daily project delivery, event/ failure management and network planned maintenance i.e., are able prioritise to deliver all project goals without compromise.
  • Support the Stay Safe programme
  • You will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to resolve issues in a calm and inclusive manner. We ask that you can develop firm working relationship with all clients.
  • Fulfil legal HSE requirements as detailed under Health & Safety Responsibilities.
  • You will demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to operate within CDM standards.
  • Provide regular performance reports on projects. You will monitor, control and report on all aspects of site works. This will from time to time involve the auditing of site works for adherence to construction and site procedures and the monitoring and review of commissioning tests.
  • Work with the Cost Managers to ensure the Project meets its commercial/ finance performance.
  • Provide suitable cost information to the Commercial Team to allow payment of invoices and financial cost performance reporting.
  • Work with the programme team to ensure design / delivery programmes are kept updated.
  • Attend regular meetings with the client which include, progress meetings, performance (programme) meetings and other client organised meetings.
 

About You

 Qualifications and Experience:
  • Understanding of NRSWA / Street Works (essential)
  • Electrical Engineering (to HNC or similar) is the preferred requirement however, applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and a record of accomplishment in the installation of electrical distribution infrastructures (construction) would be welcomed
  • PRINCE2 or APM (PMQ) (desirable) however consideration will be given if you have experience in project delivery in a complicated aviation environment
  • A good understanding and use of Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project (essential)
  • Experience of Primavera planning package (essential)
  • NEC4 Contract manager certified
  • SMSTS qualified
  • IOSH Certificate in construction
  • IOSH Putting People to works
  • You will achieve any project related Security Clearance (essential)
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

This role requires you to have security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process will require you to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

About The Company

UKPN Services pride themselves on  solving energy challenges through innovative solutions, delivering resilience, cost efficiency and sustainability to deliver a bright energy future. The are at the forefront of the energy transition, enabling the decentralisation of energy to a more sustainable, affordable and secure system.

Through their inspired thinking, assured solutions, integrated delivery and long-term expertise, they deliver safe, reliable and innovative bespoke energy solutions enabling organisations to concentrate on their core business. Employing world-class engineers and professionals, UKPN Services pride themselves on the expertise of their people to create long-term strategic partnerships and deliver for their clients.

UKPN Services are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, martial status, disability, gender identity, or expression, or veteran status. They are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

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