Project Manager - Underground Utilities
Project Manager – Underground Utilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of underground utilities projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion. This role will involve coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and statutory authorities.
You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of utility infrastructure, construction processes and project controls, together with the confidence to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle for underground utilities schemes, including water, gas, electricity, telecommunications and drainage works.
- Prepare and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers, progress reports and delivery plans.
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, designers, suppliers and utility stakeholders.
- Monitor progress, productivity, costs and quality, taking corrective action where required.
- Ensure works comply with approved designs, specifications, permits, construction standards and health and safety legislation.
- Lead project meetings and provide clear updates to senior management, clients and other stakeholders.
- Manage variations, change control, commercial issues and project documentation.
- Identify and mitigate risks relating to ground conditions, services, access, traffic management and environmental constraints.
- Support commissioning, testing, reinstatement, handover and the resolution of defects.
About you
You will have demonstrable experience managing underground utilities or civil engineering projects, ideally within a contractor, utility provider or infrastructure environment. A relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction management or project management is desirable, alongside experience of working with NEC or similar forms of contract.
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential. You should be commercially aware, confident interpreting technical information and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety and quality. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites may be required.
Project Manager - Underground Utilities
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