Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset)

Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset)
Location: North-East England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £52.5k + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on Asset Replacement. You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects across the region.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement work, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
Lead and motivate a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Operatives.
Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.
Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.
Manage multiple projects from planning to energisation and handover.
Allocate resources effectively and monitor performance against KPIs.
Ensure timely submission of documentation and liaise with stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.
Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally in a DNO environment.
Strong leadership, client management, and commercial awareness.
NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:

Experience with Northern Powergrid contracts.
Streetworks knowledge.
Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).
 

Benefits:

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

Founded in 1921, our business has grown from a small electrical contractor to the award-winning, industry-leading company we are today. We are family-owned with a great heritage and we are proud of everything we’ve achieved and all the projects we’ve successfully delivered to our customers over the years. 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. We have offices, manufacturing facilities and sites located across the UK. Everything we do at NG Bailey is driven by our purpose: Together we create and maintain exceptional building and infrastructure to enable a society that connects seamlessly, operates efficiently and prospers now and in the future.  We believe in bringing buildings to life and we know that the benefits of our work will be felt by generations to come. We do this by responsibly designing, operating and maintaining buildings, infrastructure and services. The way we do business has remained unchanged since we were founded and it’s what makes us different. We’re proud of our history and look forward to continuing our legacy of almost a century of operational and technical excellence. 

Engineering Division 

Our Engineering division specialises in the design, offsite manufacture and installation of mechanical and electrical solutions, and we have an industry-leading reputation for delivering our work and projects responsibly and sustainably.

Facilities Serivces

Our Facilities Services business provides mechanical and electrical, planned and reactive, integrated building service maintenance. Through innovative energy performance our in-house team of specialists ensure customers' businesses run efficiently, in a safe, secure and sustainable manner.

IT Services

Our IT Services business delivers integrated IT infrastructure and managed services that transform what’s possible in connectivity, data management, and analysis. From iconic buildings and national landmarks to trailblazing projects in all sectors, we are at the heart of the digital revolution, enhancing the performance of organisations and public institutions everywhere.

Freedom

Our Freedom business advise, design, connect, build, maintain, and renew electricity infrastructure assets across the UK.