Project Manager (Pre-Construction)
Join JSM Group to design and install power, digital, and specialist networks that keep critical industries running. Grow your skills, impact, and career with us.
THE TEAM
Join our high-performing Pre-Construction Team delivering complex utility infrastructure and cable installation projects across the power network—up to and including 400kV. You'll report to the Pre-Construction Manager and play a pivotal role in managing planning, operations, SHEQ compliance, and commercial delivery during early-stage works.
SCOPE OF ROLE
You’ll lead day-to-day delivery of pre-construction activities for major power and civils projects, overseeing site operations, people management, and programme delivery. With responsibility for safety, quality, cost, and programme, you’ll ensure that all works meet regulatory, client, and internal expectations—maximising performance while building trusted relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED
Operational Leadership
Manage assigned projects from planning through to handover, ensuring safety, programme, quality, and budget targets are met.
Lead site operations for framework contracts delivering HV/EHV (up to 400kV) civil and cable installation services
Carry out weekly progress reviews, deliver work plans, and liaise with subcontractors and JSM teams.
SHEQ Compliance & Safety
Promote and implement SHEQ policies across all teams and projects
Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ensure all RAMS, audits, and inspections are completed and actioned
Conduct monthly SHEQ audits and lead on near-miss reporting and zero-harm initiatives
Project & People Management
Supervise and manage site teams, driving performance, mentoring direct reports, and supporting recruitment.t
Lead on resource planning, logistics, and delivery scheduling in line with key project milestones.
Ensure accurate site records, data sheets, and compliance documentation are submitted and stored.d
Commercial & Contractual Oversight
Work closely with the commercial team on CVRs, variation management, and final accounts
Manage fixed-price and cost-plus contracts using NEC/JCT/ICC/Bespoke frameworks.
Identify and mitigate project delivery risks, supporting a successful commercial outcome.s
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Act as the key point of contact for internal departments, clients, and delivery partners
Represent JSM at project meetings, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews.
Build collaborative relationships that enable delivery excellence and client satisfaction.n
OUR VISION
To be the most trusted utility infrastructure provider, delivering sustainable, efficient networks — and an employer of choice.
OUR VALUES
Integrity · Respect · Continuous Improvement · Responsibility · Diversity & Inclusiveness · Unity
Equal Opportunity Statement
JSM Group Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on any protected ground, and we value the differences people bring. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination, abuse or harassment.
- Department
- Pre-Construction
- Locations
- Head Office - Potters Bar
About JSM Group
At JSM Group, we are a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs.
From High-Power grid connections to Critical Utilities. Data Centres to Renewable Energy, our full turnkey solution teams manage the full scope to help advise and deliver complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time and with reduced legislation, technical and commercial risks.