Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and Scottish Power group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects against planned outcomes for outputs, costs, quality and safety including any associated Business Plan commitments. You will manage all aspects of your projects during their life cycle, including planning, scope development, costing, approval, design, construction, commissioning, commercial management, final handover and closure.

• Deliver projects against planned outcomes for outputs, costs, quality and safety including any associated Business Plan commitments
• Obtain and expedite project approvals at key milestones
• Lead project delivery teams to ensure projects are designed and executed appropriately
• Manage projects throughout the construction phase, including scope clarification and changes, maintaining programmes, cost and value management and safety and quality monitoring
• Fulfil any allocated CDM responsibilities for each of your projects
• Manage the relationship with third party contractors working on allocated projects
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, legal and other obligations and Electricity North West standards including Codes of Practice

• Proven experience managing engineering or construction projects
• Strong project management skills, including planning, resource coordination, and risk management (including health, safety, and environmental considerations)
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively, with a focus on quality and attention to detail
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and share information effectively
• Good numerical and analytical abilities to support project delivery
• You must hold a UK Driving License.

We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Twenty‑five days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market‑leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

At Electricity North West, our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit a highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve.