Senior Project Manager – Civils

Job Type

Full time

Posted

17 Mar 2025

Location(s):

Norfolk

Job Description

Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”

Job Description

Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”

Job Role: Project Manager (Gas Utility Projects)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team, specialising in gas utility projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing infrastructure projects, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor background. This role requires expertise in using project management tools, including Microsoft Office and ASITE for documentation, scheduling, and project tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing mainly Civil infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, and budgets, making adjustments as necessary.
• Assisting with producing and reviewing RAMS
• Coordinate with crossfunctional teams, P6 planners, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure all project requirements are met.
• Utilise MS Office and ASITE for tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and client expectations.
• Manage project risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in project processes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the gas utility sector.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor is essential.
• Experience in the NG world, experience in gas/COMAH terminals is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ASITE or similar project management tools.
• Experience of working with NEC contracts
• Able to read and interpret project drawings
• Experience managing temporary works
• Experience with mechanical engineering (cutting, welding, cathodic protection)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a highly secure and fast-paced environment.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Company car
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.