Project Manager

Project Manager

(Electrical & Instrumentation)

South East England

Salary circa: £45,000 - 55,000 

(Depending on skills, experience and competence) 

SGN operates over 74,000km of gas mains and services in Scotland and the south of England. Whoever your supplier is, we have a responsibility to deliver gas safely, reliably and efficiently to every one of our 5.8 million customers.

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Project Manager (Electrical & Instrumentation) within our Southern network. Our Major Projects team ensuring the continuing safe and reliable operation of our transmission assets; this involves the upgrade or replacement of installations and associated E&I equipment of varying functions and complexities.

This is a senior position responsible for managing the successful delivery of gas infrastructure projects and you will direct resources and activities to deliver projects in line with business objectives and customer requirements.

What is the focus of this role?

• Managing a team of engineers, designers and contractors to deliver a programme of electrical and instrumentation asset upgrade and replacement.
• Ensuring projects are managed safely in accordance with statutory requirements and Company policy and procedures.
• Establishing the necessary resources, both internal and external, to deliver programmes of work.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with all stakeholders throughout all stages of each project.
• Ensuring that projects are delivered in accordance with the agreed programme and budget requirements.
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered in accordance with Company standards and specifications, and legislative requirements.

What are we looking for from you?

• The successful candidate will preferably have a minimum of HND/C in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or HND/C in Process Instrumentation and Control.  
• Knowledge and experience of the design and installation of electrical, instrumentation, control and telemetry systems in the gas or petro-chemical industry is essential preferably in a project management role.  

A full valid driving licence is essential and the successful candidate will be expected to travel widely.

What can we offer you?

• A great opportunity to join one of the largest gas distribution companies in the UK.
• Excellent benefits including retailer’s discounts, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice car scheme.

To apply, please download an application form from our website www.sgn.co.uk or request one from jobs@sgn.co.uk. Completed forms along with a full and recent CV should be emailed to jobs@sgn.co.uk or returned by post to Human Resources at the address shown on the top of the application form quoting reference number 1705EXT. Applications must be received by close of play on the 27th February 2017.

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