Project Manager

The Project Manager - Buried Networks is responsible for managing the successful delivery of buried heat network infrastructure projects in Bristol. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager - Buried Networks, the role requires strong leadership and collaboration with contractors and internal teams to ensure that projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As the Client Representative, the Project Manager will attend CDM meetings, oversee construction activities, and enforce compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. The role will actively contribute to progress reporting, risk management, and the implementation of health & safety best practices.

The ideal candidate will have a background in construction project management, preferably in buried utilities or district heating, and an understanding of working within a matrix organization. This role also involves supporting pre-construction activities, procurement processes, and contractor performance evaluations.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Project Management & Delivery
• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring smooth delivery from procurement TO commissioning and handover
• Attend CDM meetings and act as the Client Representative in all construction meetings
• Oversee project scheduling, ensuring alignment with corporate and client expectations
• Ensure contractor obligations under NEC and other contractual frameworks are met, enforcing compliance and addressing deviations
• Support tendering and procurement processes by developing ITT documents and evaluating contractor submissions
• Lead pre-construction activities, including surveys, trial holes, and intrusive works
• Identify and manage project risks using a robust risk matrix to drive decision-making
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring all quality assurance records (e.g., weld logs, backfill schedules, alarm wire testing) are properly controlled

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Reinforce robust management of health and safety in accordance with industry best practices
• Ensure full compliance with CDM, HASAW, NRSWA, EAW, and other relevant regulations
• Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections to promote a proactive safety culture
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in project management or construction roles, preferably in buried utilities or district heating
• Strong knowledge of CIBSE, CITB, IOSH, and other construction-related safety frameworks
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate effectively with both site teams and senior executives
• Proficiency with MS Project, Office 365, and project planning tools
• Strong personality with the ability to challenge and drive high safety standards while maintaining positive working relationships
• Clear evidence of risk management experience, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate project risks
• A good sense of humor and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic project environment

Qualifications and Experience 

• Attained or working towards a Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, Prince2, or PMI)
• SMSTS or IOSH certification
• Strong understanding of CDM
• Temporary Works, and other construction regulatory requirements
• Experience in Street Works, Civil Works, Building Regulations, Fire Safety, Water Quality, and Legionella is advantageous
• Welding experience is a bonus

Our offer

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?

The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We’ll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

More Information 

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Adam Hammond via Adam.hammond@vattenfall.com.  

We welcome your application in English no later than 21/12/2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website. 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata. 

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around 21 000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.