Field Manager NEW Freedom Group Posted today Competitive Washington 4888

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 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 electrical service upgrade projects across the North East region. This is a hands on operational role, responsible for coordinating site activities, managing resources, and leading teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standards.

• Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of Service Upgrade works across the Northern Powergrid network.
• Lead and manage Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, within budget and in line with programme requirements.
• Act as a key operational contact for Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.
• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational demands.
• Monitor contract performance and KPIs, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all activities.

• Experience in an operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of LV cable networks.
• Understanding of new connections processes within a regulated utility environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• SSSTS, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
• Streetworks knowledge and understanding of NRSWA requirements.
• Management or supervisory qualifications.

• 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