The Role
Working closely with the Project Director and key stakeholders, you will support and deliver critical projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. A core element of this role involves operating within a NRSWA environment, successfully delivering major infrastructure works in and around the public highway.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Delivery: Support the full project lifecycle from planning and execution to monitoring and closeout.
- Stakeholder & Client Management: Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams, clients, local authorities, and external contractors.
- Commercial & Programme Control: Monitor project budgets, assist with cost control, and coordinate project timelines using tools like MSP or P6.
- Risk & Contract Management: Identify and mitigate project risks while overseeing contractor procurement and compliance.
- Quality & Safety Assurance: Ensure all works meet strict quality specifications, HSE regulations, and environmental standards.
About You
You will be an exceptional communicator and problem-solver, comfortable working under pressure to meet critical deadlines. We are looking for candidates who possess:
Essential Experience & Skills:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Energy, or a related field.
- Proven project management experience within the Utilities or Energy infrastructure construction sectors.
- Essential NEC4 contract management experience, including a strong grasp of contract timelines and working programme submission processes.
- Deep understanding of infrastructure delivery and gating cycles within regulated utilities (Gas, Fibre, Water, Power).