Electrical Field Manager

Basildon

Permanent

Competitive + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Network Services team are looking for an Electrical Field Manager that can join an established team and hit the ground running.

To manage/supervise all construction activity on underground cable installation and substation up to 132kv replacement work across Eastern Region of our operations covering various projects in UKPN. Must have electrical experience & knowledge of working within UKPN substation.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

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• Survey work sites (prior, during and after) inc final re-measures to include and report to PM
  
• Plan works in field of expertise (Electrical/Civils)
  
• Effective planning and utilisation of staff.
  
• preview work areas prior to works commencing
  
• Compile job packs for setting teams to work
  
• Carry out forward planning to identify future resource needs
  
• Compiling and submitting Permits/PAIs
  
• Setting to work of staff and ensuring compliance against procedures
  
• Proactively managing H&S issues & concerns, working closely with Project Management, Design and Site Management staff so that an accident and incident free culture is maintained
  
• Maintain awareness of H&S policy and rules and keep up to date on changes that impact your role.
  
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations
  
• Motivate Field staff to deliver high quality work in a consistent manner
  
• Ensure all site documentation is compiled and returned to the project manager
  
• Ensure construction teams are equipped with the correct tools for the job – eg IT equipment, general and special tooling etc.
  

What we’re looking for:

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• Experience of managing sites and field-based staff on high voltage cable and substation projects and U/G works
  
• Electrical knowledge HV, EHV of substation builds and replacement works
  
• NRSW
  
• IoSH – Managing Safety, OR SMSTS, SSSTS
  
• First aid, manual handling
  
• CDM awareness
  
• Good IT skills
  

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

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• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
  
• 25 days holiday
  
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
  
• Private Medical Insurance
  
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
  
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
  
• Personal development programme
  

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. xsrmqjs If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us 
 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

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