Electrical Project Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd

Electrical Project Manager

About the Company
Our client is a growing electrical contractor delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects. The business is an Employee Ownership Trust, offering long-term employees the opportunity to benefit from future company success. 

Role Overview
The Electrical Project Manager will manage electrical fit-out projects from handover to completion and final account, covering delivery, programme, labour, subcontractors, procurement, variations, reporting and client communication. 

The Electrical Project Manager will report to the Projects Director and work closely with Pre-Construction, Design, Procurement, Accounts, Document Control, site supervisors, subcontractors, clients and main contractors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage electrical fit-out projects from handover through to completion and final account
  • Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, suppliers and materials
  • Monitor project programmes, budgets, costs and profitability
  • Manage variations, change control and additional works
  • Review drawings, specifications and technical information
  • Identify and resolve project, design and delivery risks
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors and consultants
  • Provide project updates, reports and accurate documentation
  • Manage procurement, technical submittals and long-lead items
  • Ensure works meet health, safety, quality, testing and handover requirements
Requirements
  • 3–5 years’ experience in electrical project management or a comparable delivery role
  • Experience managing commercial fit-out, refurbishment or construction projects
  • Strong technical electrical knowledge
  • Experience managing labour, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Good commercial understanding, including budgets, variations and cost control
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and programmes
  • Confident dealing with clients, main contractors and consultants
  • Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
  • Proactive, accountable and able to take ownership with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
  • Electrical trade background or electrical engineering qualification
  • SMSTS
  • ECS / CSCS card
  • 18th Edition
  • Testing and inspection knowledge would be beneficial
  • Experience using project management systems, document control platforms or Smartsheet-style trackers would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
  • Salary of circa £75,000 per annum, plus an uncapped bonus scheme typically returning £20,000+ for the right candidate and level of performance
  • Uncapped bonus scheme, typically returning £20,000+ for the right candidate and level of performance
  • Opportunity to join an Employee Ownership Trust business and benefit financially from the future success and profitability of the company
  • Clear prospects for long-term career progression and professional development
  • Opportunity to join a growing, structured and ambitious electrical contractor
  • Long-term opportunity to grow with the business and share in its future success

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