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The Company
Our client is a is a well-established electrical and mechanical engineering subcontractor, with a strong foundation built on years of industry expertise. They hold an extensive portfolio and order book managing major projects across the UK. They specialise in designing and installing building services nationwide, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality and safe solutions across education, residential, aviation, leisure, and commercial developments.
The Project
As an experienced Electrical Project Manager, you will play a key role overseeing the MEP package on a 6m new build industrial unit in Northamptonshire. This involves creating comprehensive electrical system designs, overseeing budgets, schedules and resource allocation, whilst ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. You will also manage procurement, address potential risks, and resolve any issues that arise, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and in a safe and efficient manner.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;
- SMSTS
- CSCS / JIB / ECS
- First Aid
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
- Proven industry expertise with a track record of successfully managing electrical packages on new build industrial projects with values in excess of 3m
- Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working in an Electrical Project Manager or similar position for a leading contractor or subcontractor
Additional skills;
- IT Skills
- Effective time management
- Quality & risk management
- Excellent leadership abilities
- Superb negotiation capabilities
- Knowledgeable of construction laws and regulations
- Solid understanding of contract terms and conditions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail
- Thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices
- A proficient understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
- Proficient in project management software, industry-specific tools, and relevant technical expertise
The Role
- Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
- Job Type: Freelance
- Project: 6m New Build Industrial Unit
- Location: Northamptonshire
- Duration: 6 months
- Reporting to: Visting Contracts Manager
Duties
- Inductions
- Tool box talks
- Oversee daily project operations
- Offer specialised electrical expertise
- Oversee and coordinate electrical works
- Full accountability for on-site electrical personnel
- Resolve challenges that could affect project timelines
- Conduct thorough project assessments and analyses
- Manage project spending to maintain budget alignment
- Maintain and enforce health and safety standards on-site
- Direct liaison with mechanical members of the project team
- Prepare comprehensive cost projections and project budgets
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to minimise them
- Monitor project timelines and ensure adherence to the schedule
- Respond to client concerns and issues swiftly and professionally
- Working closely and directly reporting to Visiting Contracts Manager
- Identify and allocate necessary resources, including staff, equipment, and materials
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure the on-time delivery of materials and equipment
- Provide regular project updates and progress reports to clients, management, and other stakeholders
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Set and maintain quality control standards to ensure project deliverables meet the defined requirements
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, schedules, budgets, and reports
- Ensure electrical projects are completed effectively, safely, and within the specified scope, timeline, and budget
This is a freelance position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Thomas Robertshaw - Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)
