Project Manager (Utilities)

9062
Northamptonshire
Contract
£550 PAYE Umbrella

CarmichaelUK is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a utilities package on the HS2 project in Northamptonshire.

This role is ideal for a driven and highly organised Project Manager with a background in major infrastructure and experience managing multi-utility diversions, including water, gas, power, and telecoms. You’ll be responsible for delivering critical enabling works that ensure safe, compliant, and efficient construction progress.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all phases of the utilities package, from pre-construction through to handover

  • Oversee the coordination and delivery of utility diversions in line with programme, safety, and budget expectations

  • Manage a multidisciplinary team including engineers, planners, supervisors, and subcontractors

  • Ensure compliance with HS2 specifications, utility provider standards, and contractual requirements

  • Liaise with key stakeholders including utility providers, local authorities, and internal teams

  • Drive programme performance, risk mitigation, and reporting

  • Lead commercial awareness and change control processes in collaboration with the commercial team

  • Oversee health, safety, quality, and environmental (SHEQ) performance across your package


About You:

  • Proven experience on a major infrastructure or civils schemes

  • Strong technical understanding of utility diversions (minimum two disciplines: gas, water, power, comms)

  • Experience working on Tier 1 projects or regulated infrastructure (HS2, rail, highways, or similar)

  • Skilled in stakeholder management, planning, programme reporting, and compliance

  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety best practices and risk management

  • CSCS, SMSTS, and relevant engineering or project management qualifications essential