Project Manager

Scout Recruiting now has a new opportunity for a Project Manager to join an amazing team of people. My client offers end-to-end project management services, securing land rights for gas, electricity, water, and fibre connections for our clients operating in the Utilities sector.
The Project Manager will be responsible for identifying and completing the applicable land rights on behalf of our clients, they will manage their own caseload and will complete projects within agreed timeframes and within budget. You must be an ambassador of company values and a role model for company policies and procedures.
This is a full-time role for a Project Manager. Salary expectation is £25K - £30K.
Annual leave entitlement is 26 days per year plus Bank Holidays.
Full-time – 35 hours per week, with an hour for lunch (unpaid)
Office based but hybrid home/office working may be agreeable subject to completion of training/passing probationary period.
Responsibilities
* Identify landowners through Land Registry database and desk bound research.
* Complete Highway Searches and analyse results.
* Have a good understanding of the legal principles applicable to the business and land - particularly the Gas and Electricity Acts
* Assess Land Rights requirements, having regard to the Gas Act and Electricity Act and advising clients accordingly.
* Have a firm understanding of the IGTs, IDNOs and DNOs processes and Land Rights requirements.
* Negotiate Heads of Terms
* Identify the location of the legal requirements and ensure that the legal plans subsequently prepared are correct and meet with necessary requirements.
* Prepare and issue the correct legal documentation based on instructions and design plans received.
* Instruct a solicitor on projects and monitor their progress.
* Ensure clients are updated on a regular basis by phone/email and regular reports.
* Update and maintain the file records database.
* Maintain contact as required with all involved parties.
* Manage the project portfolio and ensure projects progress in line with company standards and report any problems that may delay the project or cause overspending to the Senior Project Manager/Directors
* Progress third party projects
* Understand and provide support to the Senior Project Manager and Directors regarding fees, billing and quotes to clients.
* Ensure admin matters (i.e. phone /post/other duties) are dealt with promptly.
* Provide advice, assistance and support to Project Managers
* Accurate reporting of time spent on projects.
* Any other task commensurate with the post
Key Skills
* Project management
* Experience in the Utility sector.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills with a goal orientated mindset
* Strong communication skills
* Strong leadership, motivational and mediation skills and the ability to take initiative without guidance.
* Exemplary customer service and strong interpersonal skills
* Willingness to tackle challenges to solve problems.
* Great attention to detail and ability to multi-task