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Project Manager

NG Bailey
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    Knitsley, England, United Kingdom
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    Knitsley, England, United Kingdom
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Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset)
Location: North-East England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £52.5k + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on Asset Replacement. You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects across the region.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

  • Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement work, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
  • Lead and motivate a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Operatives.
  • Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.
  • Manage multiple projects from planning to energisation and handover.
  • Allocate resources effectively and monitor performance against KPIs.
  • Ensure timely submission of documentation and liaise with stakeholders.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.
  • Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally in a DNO environment.
  • Strong leadership, client management, and commercial awareness.
  • NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Northern Powergrid contracts.
  • Streetworks knowledge.
  • Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).

Benefits:

  • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
  • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
  • Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 
About Us: 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.


Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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  • Knitsley, England, United Kingdom

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  • English
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