
Electrical Project Manager
Quick overview
Job description
Looking for more ownership of your projects and a good mix of work?
We're working with an established M&E contractor looking to bring an experienced Electrical Project Manager into its team, delivering projects across Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Central Belt.
With a strong pipeline of work across healthcare, education, commercial, retail and other building services sectors, you'll be managing projects ranging from around £400k to several million pounds.
This is an opportunity to take responsibility for your own projects from initial planning through to commissioning and handover, with the autonomy to manage day-to-day delivery, make decisions and build relationships with clients and site teams.
The business is looking for someone who can confidently manage multiple live projects, balancing programme, commercial performance and quality while keeping things moving on site.
The RoleYou'll take responsibility for the successful delivery of electrical building services projects, managing the technical, commercial and operational aspects from start to finish.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing multiple electrical projects from planning through to completion and handover
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Planning and coordinating labour, materials, plant and subcontractors
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Managing project programmes, deadlines and delivery priorities
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Monitoring budgets, project costs, variations and commercial performance
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Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
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Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other project parties
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Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
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Attending site meetings and resolving technical or delivery issues
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Overseeing quality, health and safety, testing and commissioning
We're keen to speak with Electrical Project Managers who have a strong electrical background and experience delivering building services projects within an electrical or M&E contracting environment.
You'll be comfortable taking responsibility for your own projects, managing site teams and keeping a close eye on programme, costs and quality.
Ideally, you'll bring:
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Experience managing electrical projects within commercial, healthcare, education or similar building services environments
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The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
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Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations and project delivery
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Good commercial awareness, including budgets, costs and variations
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Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
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Confidence communicating directly with clients and other project stakeholders
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A practical, proactive approach to resolving problems and keeping projects on track
A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.
What's on Offer?You'll be joining an established, growing M&E contractor with a strong pipeline of work across Central Scotland.
The business has a hands-on, proactive approach to project delivery and values people who take ownership, show initiative and work well as part of a team.
You'll have the opportunity to manage a diverse range of projects, work closely with an experienced team and play an important role in the continued development of the business.
The package includes:
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Salary dependent on experience
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£5,000 annual car allowance
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Company pension
Whether you're actively looking for a move or simply open to hearing about something different, we'd be happy to share more about the role and the projects involved.
Apply online or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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