Project Manager

Project Manager 

Location: Carnforth

Employment type: Full time, Permanent 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you… 

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?? 

• Annual leave plus bank holidays  with the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays 
• Group Personal Pension Plan 
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications  
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP??and Mental health support & counselling services?? 
• Cycle to Work scheme?? 
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!? 
• Life assurance cover?? 
• Long service recognition?? 
• Enhanced Maternity Pay 
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?? 

About the role… 

Project Manager is responsible for providing strong leadership, contract management, project delivery, and strategic planning. This role is the main client interface both commercially and operationally and responsible for the programming and safe delivery of work across the project delivery team across the power business

As a Project Manager you will have…? 

• Day to day management of site staff, sub-contractors, vehicles, equipment, and issues arising from sites
• Survey and quote process for individual projects based on a contract schedule of rates
• Obtain purchase orders for projects and programmes in a timely manner
• Drive to consistently hit monthly achievement targets for earned value
• Drive to turn work into cash through timely submission of accurate completion packs
• Ensure successfully claim all variations through early agreement with Client PMs
• Responsible for project profitability through gross profit control
• Ensure the project delivery function carry out the targeted number of safety inspections (Behavioural Exchanges and Leadership Tours)
• Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented.
• Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements.
• Ensure Ipsum Power policies and improvement action plans are effectively implemented, monitored, and audited.
• Work closely with the Ipsum group support team (HR, Finance, Commercial,) and local Safety and Production Management staff to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored.
• Establish excellent relationships with key contract stakeholders. Communicate and resolve issues with early resolution of any potential problems.

About You

• Proven experience in a Project Management position in Power Distribution Transmission Sector
• Overhead Lines experience essential
• City & Guilds Electrical Qualification 
• Knowledge of assessing and certifying sub-contractor applications for payments
• Proven experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment with performance management responsibility

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.? Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.? 

Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!