Senior Project Manager

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

About Prysmian

We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

About The Role

The UK is embarking on its most significant electricity grid transformation in generations, aiming to create a cleaner, greener, and more secure energy future! Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) is a groundbreaking two-gigawatt high voltage direct current electrical superhighway that will stretch from the Torness area in East Lothian, Scotland, to Hawthorn Pit in County Durham, England. This ambitious project is set to unlock Scotland’s vast renewable energy reserves, dramatically boosting the UK’s capacity to transport clean energy from its source to where it’s needed most. With its innovative multi-directional design, EGL1 will also enhance the resilience and stability of the UK’s transmission networks, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.

Prysmian UK is thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded the prestigious land-cable installation for the Eastern Green Link (EGL) 1 project! As we continue to grow, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our team. EGL1 is our largest project to date, with preparatory and site works spanning from 2024 to 2029. As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead the charge in delivering this groundbreaking project, delivering the project to the agreed scope, within budget, on programme meeting the customer/client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the execution to completion of the EGL1 project, directly managing the South (England) section and North (Scotland) elements of the project
• Awareness to specific site characteristics (topography, landscape, environmental and ecological constraints, current infrastructure, sustainability, health and safety)
• Work closely with the design team to produce the best engineering solution for joint bay locations, cable section lengths and pulling locations taking into account logistics and transport requirements.
• Managing interaction and liaison related to consents, Landowners, Local Planning Authorities and third-party Stakeholders to ensure progression of the planning and consents.
• Work closely with the wider team to manage and develop any necessary Scope of Works, Division of Responsibilities, Employer and or Client Requirements and Technical Specifications for Onshore Cable works.
• Interface extensively with the clients offshore cable team to manage the interface of the cable landfall.
• Actively manage to appointment any required subcontract requirements, specifically HHD/Civils, but will include other critical elements.
• Work with the wider team to source, review, appoint any such required consultants and/or internal colleagues to develop and carry out pre-condition surveys.
• Interface, liaison and coordination with any parties responsible for coinciding works, e.g. substation, converter station etc design/build to ensure interface for cable installation is fully understood and planned to ensure successful execution.
• Issue Early Warning Notice (EWN) to Prysmian’s subcontractor or client as soon as Prysmian becomes aware of anything which could affect the total of the prices, could delay completion or a key date, or could impair the performance of the works in use.
• Organise and chair EGL1 project update meetings with any relevant stakeholder/parties.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar position, preferably within energy / renewables or construction environment
• Hold a sound understanding of construction or civil engineering matters.
• Highly effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders involved in the project, at all levels of the project team and senior management team
• Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with clients
• Educated to a HND or degree level in a relevant engineering discipline, however not essential.
• Excellent level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work unsupervised and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• A driving license is essential
  
  

What We Offer

• Highly competitive rewards package
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• On-line Language Learning Access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Dell Advantage discounts
• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Vitality scheme
• Free Flu Jab
  
  

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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