SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We're one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We're proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we're collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Project Manager

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects against planned outcomes for outputs, costs, quality and safety including any associated Business Plan commitments. You will manage all aspects of your projects during their life cycle, including planning, scope development, costing, approval, design, construction, commissioning, commercial management, final handover and closure.

• Deliver projects against planned outcomes for outputs, costs, quality and safety including any associated Business Plan commitments Understanding and clarifying project needs with Programme Manager and Project Planners
• Obtain and expedite project approvals at key milestones
• Lead project delivery teams to ensure projects are designed and executed appropriately
• Manage projects throughout the construction phase, including scope clarification and changes, maintaining programmes, cost and value management and safety and quality monitoring
• Fulfil any allocated CDM responsibilities for each of your projects
• Manage the relationship with third party contractors working on allocated projects
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, legal and other obligations and Electricity North West standards including Codes of Practice

What you'll need:

• Proven experience managing engineering or construction projects
• Strong project management skills, including planning, resource coordination, and risk management (including health, safety, and environmental considerations)
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively, with a focus on quality and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and share information effectively
• Good numerical and analytical abilities to support project delivery
• You must hold a UK Driving License.

What we're offering:

We value your expertise. In return, you'll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Twenty-five days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

At Electricity North West, our people important to us and we're passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We're striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that's representative of the communities we serve.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.