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Electrical Project Manager
Our client, a leading specialist in the power utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their growing team. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high-voltage (HV) projects, ensuring successful delivery across multiple locations in the UK. The role requires a strong understanding of ICP connections and power distribution, with a focus on safety, quality, and project efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of ICP connections up to 11kV, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to regulatory standards
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including CDM responsibilities, risk assessments, and method statements
- Conduct weekly progress meetings with the team and report directly to the Operations Manager
- Oversee cost control, procurement, and budget management to ensure financial targets are met
- Lead and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring quality standards are upheld throughout project delivery
- Provide on-site supervision and technical leadership, ensuring all work aligns with design specifications and client expectations
- Manage stakeholder and client relationships, liaising with DNOs, ICP providers, and regulatory bodies
- Prepare and present progress reports, risk assessments, and project documentation to senior management and clients
Essential Requirements:
- Strong electrical background, gained through hands-on experience or a degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Proven experience managing high-voltage (HV) projects, with a focus on 11kV connections
- In-depth understanding of ICP processes, technical standards, and regulatory requirements
- SMSTS certification (or equivalent site safety qualification)
- Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK as required
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience delivering 33kV projects
- Civil Engineering experience and hold a NRSWA Supervisory qualification
- Familiarity with National Grid or DNO frameworks
What's on Offer?
- Starting salary ranging between 55,000-65,000 per annum
- Car allowance
- Expenses and Mileage covered
- Pension scheme with matched contributions of 5%
- Bupa healthcare scheme
- monday to Friday 40hrs per week
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Ideally based in the Northwest, as the team is developing a regional hub
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Manager seeking a new challenge within a well-established and growing company. If you have the expertise and motivation to deliver high-voltage power projects to the highest standards, we encourage you to apply.
