Job Description

PROJECT MANAGER (LONDON)

Location:

Greenwich or Borehamwood (with travel across the South East, Kent & West London)


Competitive Package and Progression

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced

Project Manager

to join OCU and take ownership of the delivery of multiple live utility and infrastructure projects across the South East. Based from either

Greenwich or Borehamwood

, you will manage

3-4 concurrent projects

within a travelable area, covering works such as

substations, cabling, highways excavation and utility installations

.



Working closely with

DNOs and National Grid

, you will lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while exceeding client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the

end-to-end delivery

of multiple utility and infrastructure projects, from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, programme, and budget targets are met. Develop and manage

project plans, programmes, budgets, resources, and risk registers

, adapting plans to address change and mitigate risk. Act as the

primary point of contact

for clients, DNOs, National Grid, internal teams, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and strong stakeholder relationships. Provide leadership to

multidisciplinary project teams

, promoting collaboration, high performance, and continuous development. Manage

labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors

to maximise efficiency and value across the project lifecycle. Identify, manage, and mitigate

project risks and issues

, implementing proactive solutions to avoid disruption. Ensure strict compliance with

health, safety, quality, and environmental standards

, championing a safety-first culture. Maintain control of

project finances

, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, variations, and invoicing. Monitor project performance against KPIs, taking corrective action where required to achieve successful outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a

Project Manager

within

utilities, infrastructure, construction, or engineering

environments. Strong background in

electrical, cabling, substations, highways excavation

, and/or

water and gas utilities

. Previous experience working with

DNOs and/or National Grid

, either directly or as an

ICP

. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Solid understanding of project management methodologies;

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent

is desirable. Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (desirable). Full UK driving licence.

What We Value at OCU

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We live by five core values that guide how we work together:

We care about safety

We lead with integrity

We strive to be better every day

We make a positive impact

We deliver to grow

We are one company, united

Our Aim & Vision

Our ambition is to be

the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor

.



We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing our people to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy and utilities landscape. At OCU, we don't just deliver projects -- we build long-term capability, careers, and impact.



Join OCU and become part of a team that values safety, integrity, and growth -- where your expertise will make a real impact.