Project Manager

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, One Company United . We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the engineering team to ensure that all projects delivered are technically fit for purpose and meet the statutory requirements. Aligning with the project plan and contract reviews, ensuring the project is on target for cost, quality, safety, time, and scope.

Job Responsibilities:

General

Leading the planning and implementation of projects.

Ensure adherence to company and industry regulations.

Ensure the highest levels of quality are met.

Supervise and manage site projects, including budgeted hours, material costs and timescales.

Generate project files with test sheets, work instructions and associated manuals.

Conduct risk assessments & drive SHEQ excellence.

Implement all corrective actions when required.

Review and manage Departmental projects including performance.

Maintaining strong relationships with customers in which customers are kept informed and engaged with OCU Hornbill activity.

People Leadership

Recruit, interview, and orienting new employees in collaboration with the HR department.

Leading by example, demonstrating the right attitude and work ethic for junior members.

Monitor and evaluate staff performance with regular feedback to employees with praise and areas of development.

Motivating the team to ensure high levels of productivity are maintained.

Set strategic long and short-term departmental goals, effectively communicate these to employees in obtain alignment and engagement.

Sharing internal messages with your teams and feeding back to SLT regarding any concerns or future challenges foreseen.

Engineering

Responsible for Managing electrical installation work including Power distribution and Control systems.

Responsible for Managing Hazardous Area Low Voltage installation work and instrumentation installation.

Responsible for provision of Technical resources for Commissioning assistance and site Low Voltage Testing and inspections.

Financial

Manage the departmental budget including forecasting, approval of spends and accountability for quarterly results.

Effective decision making to both reach and maintain the required financial turnover.

Business development including new project bids, maintaining customer satisfaction, and encouraging growth and repeat business.

Key Skills Required:

Ability to think strategically in order to deliver both the company and departmental objectives.

Ability to motivate and develop others and maintain high standards across the team.

Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Collaborative working and problem-solving style to model effective engagement with stakeholders.

Ability to challenge the status quo and apply a test and learn approach to drive continuous improvement.

Creative and imaginative.

Commercially aware and financially literate.

High computer literacy with advanced numerical and analytical skills, to manage multiple data sets and drive insights.

Collaborative and responsible.

Able to address a significant number of diverse issues at once.

Outstanding attention to detail and able to recall large volumes of data.

Able to plan, prioritise and manage a heavy workload and delegate appropriately.

Guide, lead, coach and motivate the team to meet their objectives and targets.