Field Manager NEW Freedom Group Posted today Competitive Washington 4889

Location: Washington (covering the North East Region)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £42.5k + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Civils Field Manager to support the delivery of our New Connections Service Upgrades contract with Northern Powergrid. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of civils works associated with new connection projects across the North East. This is a hands on operational role, leading site teams and coordinating resources to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standards.

• Support the Project Manager with the day to day delivery of civils service upgrade works.
• Lead and manage Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives across multiple projects.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to specification, within budget and to programme.
• Act as a key operational contact for Northern Powergrid and maintain positive client relationships.
• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to meet operational demands.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and support improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and third party stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across all site activities.

• Experience in an operational role within civil excavations, cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of civils and utility construction activities.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of contract delivery.
• SSSTS, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Previous experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
• Streetworks knowledge and understanding of NRSWA requirements.
• Management qualification or supervisory training.

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

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme