THE TEAM

At JSM Group, we deliver high-quality design and engineering solutions for complex utility projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager (Design Team Lead) to oversee the entire design lifecycle of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

SCOPE OF ROLE

As a Senior Project Manager (Design Team Lead), you will be responsible for managing the design process from initial handover to final approval. You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, and industry regulations. Your role will be key in risk management, financial oversight, and resource allocation, contributing to the success of multiple projects.

HOW YOU`LL SUCCEED

✔ Overseeing the entire design lifecycle from project handover to final approval

✔ Creating and managing critical path analysis and risk assessments

✔ Mitigating risks and resolving issues to keep projects on track

✔ Financially managing projects, including issuing purchase orders and invoicing clients

✔ Ensuring positive cash flow management throughout project execution

✔ Managing the design process in line with JSM’s design system of work

✔ Overseeing subcontractor designs, drawing registers, and approvals

✔ Developing, maintaining, and updating Programmes of Work to align with client schedules

✔ Allocating internal resources, labour, and plant while managing subcontractor services

✔ Ensuring health and safety compliance across all project phases

✔ Leading the project design team to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery

✔ Managing project quality and ensuring designs meet required standards

✔ Compiling as-built drawings and O&M manuals in line with DNO, client, and JSM policies

✔ Attending and organising project meetings with clients, DNOs, councils, and stakeholders

✔ Standardising project management processes and ensuring compliance with JSM policies

What It Takes

🔹 Proven experience in project management within the utilities, power, or infrastructure sectors relevant to design phase

🔹 Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, cash flow, and invoicing

🔹 Expertise in design management, including overseeing subcontractor designs and approvals

🔹 Ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring project efficiency and technical excellence

🔹 Strong organisational and risk management skills

🔹 Proficiency in project scheduling and Programme of Works development

🔹 Excellent communication skills, capable of managing client and stakeholder relationships

🔹 A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to handle complex project challenges

What We Offer You

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

• First sight of vacancies within JSM Group before advertising externally
• Top-of-the-range equipment and the freedom to use the right tools and techniques for the job
• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working pattern
• Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills
• Regular internal networking opportunities
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.

JSM Group Services Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking make us a trusted partner for the implementation of next-generation connectivity in energy and communications. Our focus is on building for tomorrow by delivering every day for customers right across the UK, Europe and beyond.