We are the UK’s biggest electricity distributor delivering power to 8.4 million homes and businesses across London, the east and south east of England. We keep the lights on across 29,250 square kilometres, serving 19 million people from Cromer in the east to Brighton on the south coast.
In addition to keeping the lights on, safely and sustainably, we are responsible for caring for our customers in the most vulnerable circumstances across our communities.
If you want to play a part in powering the lives of over 8.4 million homes, this is the place to be. We are a big business with a big responsibility, but we feel like a close-knit team.
Join us, and we’ll give you every opportunity to fulfil your potential and have a successful career, where you’ll help us shape the future of the energy and utility industry. Our role within Asset Management is to facilitate the efficient development of the network.
This Graduate Engineering Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager and will work within the Network Operations Distribution Capital Delivery directorate. You will be a Fixed Term Contract (24 months ) employee.
Network Operations is the beating heart of UK Power Networks. The largest directorate in the business is responsible for working directly on the electricity network. Keeping the lights on for over 19 million people.
You will support the team to ensure all project related works are managed to the highest standard while ensuring all relevant health and safety policies are followed. Particular focus will be placed around putting people to work and ensuring all work is completed as safely and efficiently as possible.
The role includes liaison with Asset Management, Capital Programme, Delivery Contractors, and Operational teams, which is a great opportunity to develop your internal network and understanding of the wider business.
Successful applicants will work towards becoming authorised to operate on the distribution network, as an AP or SAP. They will also be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects from inception to completion, while ensuring that all work is undertaken in a safe manner.
The Distribution Capital Delivery (DCD) team is responsible for the efficient delivery of the RIIO-ED2 settlement through our Asset Portfolio Plan for all UK Power Networks license areas.
As part of this team, the Graduate Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Eastern Region deliver a number of projects, spread across different areas.
The value of the portfolio will vary depending on the content but will be in the order of £2m - £10m per annum with a large number of low/medium value projects plus also a few large value schemes circa £300k. The portfolio will include the management and assurance of contractors who are delivering the work on behalf of UK Power Networks.
The 2-year structured graduate programme will offer you the opportunity of 9 months rotational placements, relevant to your role, helping you better understand the role of UK Power Networks and its directorates.
The second year will see you placed in your first supported role. Working towards the roles and responsibilities outline below, you will start contributing to your team’s success and delivering against objectives.
Throughout the programme you will develop the knowledge, competencies and leadership skills through embedded training and development sessions to help you thrive at UK Power Networks, along with mentorship from a senior leader.
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