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Project Manager - Utilities
Kettering
Salary - up to £50k plus company vehicle, life insurance, sick pay etc
Are you a natural organiser who thrives in a fast-moving construction and utilities environment?
Do you enjoy taking ownership, smoothing out challenges, and guiding projects confidently from start to finish? If so, this could be an excellent next step.
We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Project Manager to join our client's Construction team. With solid utilities experience, you’ll play a central role in co-ordinating projects, supporting developers, and ensuring everything is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
What You’ll Be Doing
Managing delivery across your area and ensuring work meets internal standards and developer expectations
Working closely with Contracts Managers, Planning, Construction, and Senior Management to keep communication seamless
Tracking and forecasting budgets so leadership always has an accurate overview of project performance
Acting as a key point of contact for developers—resolving queries, managing escalations, and maintaining strong relationships
Leading clear and thorough pre-start meetings to ensure full alignment on requirements and responsibilities
Keeping projects on track by monitoring schedules, spotting risks early, and preventing delays
Conducting regular audits and stepping in with expert support when issues arise
Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance across all sitesWhat You’ll Bring
Strong relationship-building skills and a customer-focused approach
Confident written and verbal communication
Effective time-management and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
A proactive, problem-solving mindset
Utilities experience is essential, including confidence in Gas, Water, Electricity, and Fibre installation processes
Minimum 2 years’ project management experience within a DNO or IDNO environment
Good understanding of developer processes and industry regulationsQualifications That Would Be an Advantage
SSSTS
NRSWA Streetworks Manager
EUSR certification
Full UK driving licenceIf you’re ready to bring your utilities expertise into a role where you can truly make an impact, we’d be delighted to hear from youDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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