Project Manager

Project Manager – Low Carbon Technology (LCT) Connections

Location: Washington

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £52,500 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead delivery of New Connections through our Low Carbon Technology (LCT) contract with Northern Powergrid. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of new electrical connection projects across the region, supporting the transition to low carbon infrastructure.

Key Deliverables

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of LCT connection works, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time and within budget.
• Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Act as the main operational point of contact with Northern Powergrid.
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contract performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks.
• Understanding of new connections processes within a regulated utility environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong client and stakeholder management ability.
• Good commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on 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

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