Electrical Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager role is a critical position with clearly defined responsibilities focused on delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

This role requires close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. These may include internal and external designers, architects, estimating departments, key account leads, commercial teams (both internal and client-side), sub-contractors, manufacturers, specialist suppliers, client agents, commissioning teams, and high-profile customers. The successful candidate will be involved from project conception, through design development, and into delivery-ensuring successful handover and professional close-out of each project to the highest standards.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification

• 18th Edition Certificate

• AM2S Certificate

• Testing and Inspection 2391 Certificate

• In-date ECS card

• UK Driving Licence

• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

General Roles and Responsibilities:

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality electrical projects

• Professional and client-facing demeanor with a strong focus on customer care

• Strong communication skills; ability to chair meetings, drive outcomes, and document discussions and actions

• Experience with Invitations to Tender (ITTs) and collaboration with design, estimating, and commercial teams

• Ability to understand client requirements, technical specifications, drawings, and overall project scope

• Familiarity with RIBA design stages and the commissioning process

• Strong understanding of design and project risks, with the ability to identify, manage, and escalate issues

• Capability to manage and monitor the sequence of works in the project programme

• Proactive in maintaining key milestones and anticipating potential delays or issues

• Skilled in preparing and presenting regular progress reports, including programme drop lines

• Experience with on-site dilapidations and validation processes

• Understanding of the importance of RFIs and TQs, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items

• Competent in technical submission processes and sign-offs

• Sound decision-making skills under pressure

• Effective time management, delegation, and task prioritisation under tight deadlines

• Awareness of project governance and adherence to procedures

• Commercial awareness including understanding of contract terms, managing variations and delays, and collaborating with quantity surveyors to protect commercial interests

• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts is desirable

Benefits of the Role:

• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

• Private healthcare

• Private dental care

• Life insurance

• Eligibility for an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) scheme after 1 year of continuous employment