Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for local operational teams who deliver the day to day aspects of mains laying and new suppliers to developers of all types and sizes.

You will provide project management ensuring that the work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to our Clients expectations. In addition to Health and Safety, customer service is critical to Severn Trent. You will ensure that work is carried out in a manner which builds the confidence of developers and adopts a right first time approach. Recognising developers have paid for mains laying and new supplies to their site / property, you will work proactively with Project Managers to build a baseline plan and overcome obstacles so that the dates given to developers are adhered to.

Satisfaction of developers is measured through a new regulatory measure called D-MeX. You will work closely with Severn Trent to influence a dramatic improvement in the D-MeX measure and show leadership skills to genuinely care about the ratings Developers give of Network Pluss services.

Key Responsibilities

• You will lead a team of Supervisors on the Bristol Water Developer Services contract
  
• Ensure any CDM regulations (principle contractor & designer responsibilities) are being adhered to across all works
• You will project manage developer services work by local teams, ensuring it is carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations
• You will proactively manage projects to influence improved D-MeX ratings from developers / customers; working with local teams to address any low performance ratings
• You will be required to carry out site visits and regular audits at the Developers site to understand performance standards, monitor adherence with technical standards and resolve complaints and issues in a timely manner
• You will ensure compliance with Bristol Water technical standards and specifications as well as the Network Plus standards of service and quality systems
• You will ensure that the health and safety competence of any sub-contractors deployed on your projects are assessed prior to commencing work
• You will assess operational risks and ensure that the correct site-specific method statements and risk assessments are completed
• You will ensure all materials and plant use are accurately recorded
• You will lead team briefings with all teams on a monthly basis and ensure two-way feedback

Experience and Qualifications

• Health & Safety qualification an advantage
• Relevant qualifications and authorisations
• Experience of working in Utilities
• Supervisor Street works qualification
• Main laying and New Supplies knowledge and experience
• Deep Excavation knowledge and experience
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good management skills
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Full UK Driving Licence

Network Plus at A Glance

• Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UKs major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.
• We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.
• We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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