Multi Utility Project Manager

Job Title: Multi-Utility Project Manager

Location: Gloucester

Salary: To £45,000 depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Utility Project Manager to lead the safe, compliant, and commercially successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Covering gas, electricity, water, fibre and district heating networks, you’ll manage projects from pre-commencement through to commissioning and final adoption. This is a key role responsible for ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest technical, safety, and quality standards, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multi-utility infrastructure projects
• Oversee installations including mains, services, substations/PRIs, excavation, reinstatement, testing and commissioning
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients within your region
• Lead pre-commencement meetings and regular site visits
• Coordinate internal teams including construction, commercial, streetworks and SHEQ
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Monitor project performance, budgets, forecasting and margins
• Control materials, minimise waste and manage variations/CVIs
• Maintain accurate project documentation, tracking systems and reporting
• Ensure adherence to H&S legislation, CDM regulations and company procedures

What You’ll Need

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in multi-utility or power distribution project management
• Strong technical knowledge across gas, electric, water and/or fibre networks
• Experience managing multiple live construction projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness including cost control and forecasting
• Confident stakeholder manager with strong problem-solving capability
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and CDM regulations

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• NRSWA Supervisor Card
• First Aid at Work

Desirable

• SMSTS / SSSTS
• Utility authorisations (Power / Gas / Water)
• APM or PRINCE2 qualification
• NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent
• CSCS / SHEA registration

What you’ll get in return

• Family-Friendly Leave Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you.
• Lifestyle & Perks Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group, Armed Force Network and more.
• Performance & Recognition Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.