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IT Project Manager - Energy Sector

West Yorkshire, England, GB

£1
8 days ago
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Summary

Project Manager – Utilities & Renewables | Mission-Critical Projects | Mostly Remote


🚀 Drive Innovation in Critical Infrastructure!🚀


Our client is experiencing rapid growth and is on the hunt for a dedicated and dynamic Project Manager to lead high-impact projects in the Utilities & Renewables sector.


If you have a hands-on background in IT infrastructure installation—think large-scale structured cabling and fibre optic systems—and have since stepped into project management, this is your opportunity to lead complex, high-stakes projects across Energy, Police, and Critical National Infrastructure.


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Why This Role?

You won’t just be managing projects—you’ll be delivering mission-critical infrastructure where precision and reliability matter. Our clients operate in environments where delays have real-world consequences—so your work will be pivotal to their success.


What You’ll Be Working On

From designing robust network infrastructures to securing critical national assets, your projects will include:

On & Offshore Renewables – Supporting the transition to sustainable energy.

Cabling & Network Infrastructure – Delivering large-scale connectivity solutions.

Network Security – Ensuring resilient, secure operations.

CCTV & ANPR Camera Systems – Powering security and surveillance.

Onsite Communications & Connectivity – Enabling seamless operations.

Onsite Qualifications – CSCS or CCNSG



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Your Role & Responsibilities

🔹 Lead large industrial projects for top-tier Energy clients.

🔹 Own project delivery—on time, on budget, and with risk managed.

🔹 Balance multiple customer projects with conflicting priorities.

🔹 Work with internal teams to allocate resources effectively.

🔹 Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients—good news or bad.

🔹 Report on key project metrics—billing, profitability, and risks.

🔹 Manage Health & Safety in potentially hazardous industrial locations.


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What You’ll Need

🔹 Full UK driving license (and ability to obtain Security Clearance - NPPV3 SC).

🔹 Mostly remote with occasional work in West Yorkshire (travel covered).

🔹 Willingness to work onsite at customer locations when needed.

🔹 Flexibility for some evenings/weekends when projects demand.


Must-Have Skills

✔ Exceptional communication & leadership skills.

✔ Strong commercial awareness & financial acumen.

✔ Highly organised with excellent time management.

✔ Naturally proactive, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.

✔ Experience managing high-value (£1M+) infrastructure projects.


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Bonus Points For

⭐ 5+ years managing large-scale projects in Energy/Utilities.

⭐ Hands-on technical background in IT infrastructure.

⭐ Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and Prince2 methodologies.

⭐ Expertise in MS Excel & MS Project for reporting & analysis.


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Why Join Us?

✅ Work on projects that truly matter in national infrastructure.

Mostly remote role with travel expenses covered.

✅ Join a team that values precision, innovation, and reliability.

✅ Take ownership of projects that shape the future of energy and security.


Ready to take on high-impact, high-reward projects? Apply today! 🚀

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