Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (EHV Cable Installation)Blyth AreaPermanentUp to £95k + Flexible Benefits

Freedom's Major Projects & Connections division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver a flagship Design & Build EHV cable installation project (132kV/33kV) in the Blyth area. This is a high-profile scheme for a major client, requiring strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure safe, efficient, and successful delivery.We're looking for a commercially astute and proactive Senior Project Manager who can manage complex programmes, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while driving excellence across all aspects of project delivery.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Leading the delivery of a major EHV cable installation project to time, cost, and quality standards.
• Managing all aspects of project scope, programme, and budget, ensuring compliance with Freedom standards.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial, programme, and engineering risks.
• Coordinating designers, consultants, surveyors, and construction teams throughout design and build stages.
• Managing client relationships and supply chain partners effectively.
• Overseeing project governance, reporting, and quality assurance.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with:

• Proven track record in EHV (132kV & below) cable installation (essential).
• Experience with 66kV or 33kV schemes considered if suitably complex.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.
• NRSWA accreditations (essential).
• Ability to manage complex projects independently and proactively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HV/EHV cable project management.
• PMP certification and proficiency in project management tools (preferred).

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 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

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.