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Join Our Team as a Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset)\n Location: North-East England \nContract Type: Full-time, Permanent \nSalary: Up to £52.5k + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits \n\n Are you ready to take the lead in an exciting opportunity? Freedom is looking for a passionate Project Manager to spearhead our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on Asset Replacement. In this role, you’ll ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects across the region. \n\nYour Key Responsibilities\n As our Project Manager, you will: \n\n • Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement work, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.\n, • Lead and inspire a dynamic team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Operatives.\n, • Act as the primary point of contact with Northern Powergrid, fostering strong client relationships.\n, • Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.\n, • Manage multiple projects from planning to energisation and handover.\n, • Allocate resources effectively and monitor performance against KPIs.\n, • Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.\n, • Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally in a DNO environment.\n, • Strong leadership, client management, and commercial awareness.\n, • NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.\n, • A full UK Driving Licence.\n\n\nDesirable Qualifications\n\n, • Experience with Northern Powergrid contracts.\n, • Streetworks knowledge.\n, • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.\n, • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.\n, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).\n, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.\n, • Private Medical Insurance.\n, • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.\n, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes.\n #Freedom \n #LI-RF1 \n #LI-onsite

Utilities Surveyor (PAS 128)\nThis challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience as a Utilities Surveyor and experience working under PAS128 standards.\nDue to the recent award of several long running, complex contracts and frameworks, our client now wishes to strengthen their operational team with the appointment of an experienced Utilities Surveyor. The main purpose of this position is to support the timely and successful delivery of projects in accordance with the contract programme, and without prejudice to the health and safety of employees, sub-contractors and the public, whilst also taking into full account all environmental considerations.\nThe Role\n * Conduct comprehensive utility surveys using advanced surveying techniques and equipment.\n * Accurately identify, locate, and map underground utilities including water, gas, electricity, telecommunications, and sewer systems under PAS128 standards.\n * Utilise Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, and other surveying tools to collect data and create detailed utility maps.\n * Collaborate with managers, engineers and clients to ensure survey objectives are met\nand deliverables are of the highest quality.\n * Adhere to health and safety guidelines and regulations while working in diverse environments and conditions.\n * Responsible for processing your own captured field data into user friendly reports for various clients to allow them to make informed decisions in regard to their project or development requirements\n * Provide technical expertise and support to junior surveying staff as needed\nThe Person\n * A relevant qualification in Utility Mapping and Surveying or equivalent work experience\n * Proven expertise as a Utility Surveyor, preferably in a commercial or industrial setting.\n * Proficiency in using surveying equipment such as GPR, electromagnetic locators, total stations, and GPS systems.\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.\n * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.\n * Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.\n * Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to local project sites if required.\n * You must have the right to work in the UK (no visa / sponsorship is available)\n * An instinct for establishing safe and productive project processes\nOur Client\nOur client offers a full suite of surveying and geospatial services across a wide range of sectors, providing precise land, topographical and utility surveys, 3D modelling, laser-scanning and aerial surveys, ensuring clear, reliable data through advanced technology and expert analysis. Our client’s precision-first approach and practical expertise minimise costly errors and delays, delivering dependable insights for informed decision-making across the UK. The company actively promotes partnering through all their contracts and are committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence.\nAn attractive salary and package are on offer, along with longevity, security and continuation of work for the successful candidate, given the company’s significant forward order workload, and their continued commitment to sustainable and profitable growth

Quality Manager • Location: Newcastle, (with travel to sites across the UK), • Rate: £400- £450/day, • Duration: 6 months Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. The organisation provides, installation, commissioning and maintenance services, supporting the reliability and performance of electricity systems. They are keen to redefine and establish a culture where the quality team is embedded and maintained within the project from tender to handover. We are seeking an experienced Quality Mananger to play a key role in ensuring project delivery meets the highest quality, regulatory, and customer standards. This position will suit someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working across multiple stakeholders within a project environment. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary point of contact for quality matters with collaborate with Project Managers, commercial teams, customers, stakeholders, and suppliers, to uphold quality throughout the project lifecycle, • Develop and maintain project quality plans aligned with internal and client requirements, • Conduct audits and inspections, tracking findings through to resolution, • Manage non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions, • Support supplier quality to ensure external deliverables meet required standards, • Recognised qualification in Quality, Engineering, construction or a related discipline, • ISO 9001 internal auditing qualification essential, • Previous experience in quality management within engineering, infrastructure, maintenance, or industrial environments, • Strong understanding of quality management systems and project-based processes, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach, • Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers

A large Utilities company is seeking qualified plumbers for water meter installations in the Northumbrian Water region.

Overview SHEQ Advisor required to support the safe delivery of essential water infrastructure works across the North East on the Northubmbrian Water Framework. The SHEQ Advisor will work closely with operational teams delivering clean water and wastewater activities, including repairs and maintenance, mains replacement, lead replacement, reinstatement, smart metering and associated civils works. The SHEQ Advisor will play a key role in improving safety performance, strengthening compliance and supporting a strong behavioural safety culture across live sites and field-based operations. The SHEQ Advisor will need proven experience within construction, utilities or water frameworks, with the confidence to influence site teams and subcontractors in a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities The SHEQ Advisor will: * Provide day-to-day SHEQ advice and support to site teams, supervisors and subcontractors. * Carry out site inspections, audits and risk reviews, ensuring the SHEQ Advisor identifies issues early and drives corrective action. * Support the SHEQ Advisor role in promoting positive behaviours, safe systems of work and high standards of compliance. * Review RAMS, permits, site controls and operational arrangements to ensure safe delivery. * Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and supporting lessons learned. * Deliver briefings, toolbox talks and coaching to improve awareness and performance. * Work with managers and delivery teams to improve SHEQ standards across the framework. * Support compliance with CDM Regulations and wider construction, utilities and environmental requirements. * Assist the SHEQ Advisor function in monitoring waste management, pollution prevention and environmental controls. * Build strong relationships with client, supply chain and operational teams to support safe, efficient delivery. Qualifications Essential: * NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent. * Previous SHEQ Advisor experience within civil engineering, pipeline, utilities or water infrastructure. * Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations. * Experience of site auditing, incident investigation and corrective action management. * Excellent communication and influencing skills. * Full UK driving licence. Desirable: * Previous SHEQ Advisor experience on water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure framework projects. * Experience supporting live operational sites and field-based teams. * IOSH membership or working towards membership. Benefits * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Long-term opportunity on a major North East water framework. * Career development and progression opportunities. * Varied work across essential infrastructure projects. * A supportive environment with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement. Apply now for this SHEQ Advisor opportunity and bring your expertise to a key North East water framework