We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract supporting a major utilities transformation program. The role will focus on managing projects across asset management, vegetation management, and field/workforce transformation. This opportunity offers the chance to join a large-scale strategic program with strong potential for long-term extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects in the utilities sector including civil works, asset and vegetation management, and field operations
• Drive delivery across field-based transformation initiatives
• Coordinate with delivery teams, internal stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure project success
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, resourcing, and execution across all phases
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards within project delivery
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to project leadership
• Mitigate risks and proactively resolve delivery challenges
• Support change management, performance tracking, and stakeholder alignment

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in project management within the utilities sector
• Proven experience in delivering vegetation management or field operations projects
• Knowledge of software implementation, field mobility, and asset management practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stream programs in enterprise environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in structured project delivery environments (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and workstreams concurrently

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Hybrid work setup: generally 3 days in office, 2 from home, with flexible arrangements as needed
• High-performing consultants are frequently extended, with long-term opportunities available
• Work on meaningful infrastructure and operations transformation programs

Why Apply?

• Contribute to critical national infrastructure transformation projects
• Competitive daily rate up
• Long-term potential with real project ownership
• Flexible working model and supportive project team