Commercial Project Manager

77997- Commercial Project Manager

This Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager and will work within Connections based in our Bury St Edmunds, Borehamwood or London Bidder Street offices You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £71,914 with business car use and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after in-bedding period.

Close Date: 01/02/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

You will project manage several connections for the EPN Major Connections team to ensure successful pre and post contract management of all projects to exceed the customer expectations. To complete project management through full life cycle of the project from initial enquiry through to post investment appraisal following the UK Power Networks Project Governance and Control process.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage projects throughout their life-cycle from enquiry, through Quotation and on to completion following PG and C process
• Liaison with delivery partners; both during the Design and Programme Delivery for the pricing and delivery of new connections solutions
• Liaison with Asset Management to obtain point of connection information and develop strategies for delivering customer requirements
• Manage the delivery (not doing the delivery) of new connections major projects
• Manage the financial control of projects, ensuring the delivery of planned Gross Margins
• Ensure compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Produce quotations following our Licence Conditions ensuring regulatory compliance of all projects (LC12, LC15, LC15a)
• Work with customers and government offices to progress long term strategies for connecting new load for expanding development areas
• Negotiate terms and conditions, Liquidated Damages and contracts for major construction projects
• Liaison across the company with marketing and key account management, Finance, Legal, Regulation and network governance to ensure a and appropriate strategy to exceed customer expectation
• An understanding of the LV, HV and EHV networks would be advantageous;
• Presentations to external customers and UK Power Networks senior management will require you to display confidence and a professional attitude

Qualifications

A HNC in Electrical Engineering (or similar) is the preferred requirement.

Applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and/or a track record in either project management or distribution networks (design or construction) would be welcomed. There would be the opportunity for a development plan if appropriate, including support gaining relevant qualifications and experience.

Experience of the Project Governance and Control process and a commercial awareness would be advantageous.

Personal Characteristics

• Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of Project Managers and support staff
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at the same time
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing to challenge and be different rather than accepting the status quo

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