Utilities Operations Project Manager
Utilities Operations Project Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Utilities Operations Project Manager to lead the delivery of operational, infrastructure and improvement projects across a complex utilities environment. This role will be responsible for coordinating projects from initial definition through to completion, ensuring that work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
Working closely with operational teams, engineers, contractors and technical stakeholders, you will translate business requirements into practical project plans. You will manage competing priorities, identify risks and dependencies, and ensure that projects support reliable service delivery, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation and close-out of utilities operations projects.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans and delivery milestones.
- Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Monitor progress, costs, quality, risks and performance against agreed objectives.
- Prepare clear reports, progress updates and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Ensure all activities comply with health and safety, environmental and operational standards.
- Support procurement, contract management, commissioning and handover activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, resilience, efficiency and customer outcomes.
About you
You will have proven experience managing projects within utilities, infrastructure, engineering, energy, water, facilities or a similarly operational environment. You should be confident working across multidisciplinary teams and able to balance strategic planning with practical delivery.
Strong knowledge of project management methods, risk control, budget management and contractor coordination is essential. A relevant project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent, would be advantageous. Experience of working within regulated environments and managing operational change would also be beneficial.
What you will bring
- Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A structured, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to analyse information and make sound, timely decisions.
- Confidence managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to make a visible contribution to essential services while delivering projects that improve operational performance and long-term resilience.
Utilities Operations Project Manager
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