Electrical Project Manager - Commercial Electrical

Your new company
You will be joining an established electrical contractor with over 28 years of experience delivering projects across the commercial, industrial and public sectors throughout the UK. Alongside its core electrical contracting expertise, the business has developed a growing renewable energy offering, delivering commercial solar PV and battery storage projects.Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Electrical Project Manager to join their existing team of Project Managers and in-house Designers at their Leicester office.Your new role
As Electrical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the delivery of commercial and industrial electrical installation projects, alongside solar PV and battery storage schemes.You will manage projects from contract award through to completion and handover, taking responsibility for both the operational and commercial aspects of delivery.Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing electrical and renewable energy projects from award through to completion
• Coordinating installation teams, subcontractors, suppliers and project programmes
• Managing project budgets, procurement, variations and profitability
• Attending client meetings, site visits and progress reviews
• Working closely with Project Managers and in-house Designers
• Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

The position will primarily be based from the Leicester office, with travel to project sites throughout the UK depending on project requirements.What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally come from an electrical contracting or M&E background with experience managing commercial or industrial electrical installation projects.The business is keen to speak with candidates who have experience of solar PV, but you do not need to be working exclusively within the renewables sector. Candidates with a strong electrical contracting background who have some exposure to solar PV and want to develop further within renewable energy will also be considered.Ideally, you will have:

• Experience managing commercial or industrial electrical projects
• A strong technical background in electrical contracting
• Experience or a good working knowledge of solar PV installations
• Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple projects
• Good commercial awareness across budgets, procurement and variations
• Strong client management and organisational skills
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition qualification
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• Full UK driving licence

Commercial solar PV or battery storage experience would be particularly beneficial.Experience as an NICEIC Qualifying Supervisor, knowledge of MCS requirements, or experience with estimating and electrical design coordination would also be advantageous, although these are not essential.Applications are also welcomed from experienced Electrical Contracts Managers or individuals looking to take the next step in their project management career, provided they can demonstrate the necessary electrical, commercial and project delivery experience.What you'll get in return
You will receive:

• Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• Pension
• Permanent position with an established electrical contractor
• Exposure to both traditional electrical contracting and renewable energy projects
• A varied portfolio of commercial and industrial projects
• Support from an established team of Project Managers and Designers
• Genuine responsibility and ownership of projects
• Direct interaction with company directors
• Opportunities for continued professional development and progression

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