Description
The Company
Our client 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 Type: Freelance
Project: £6m New Build Industrial Unit
Location: Northamptonshire
Duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Visiting 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 assessmentsand analyses
- Manage project spending to maintain budget alignment
- Maintainand enforce healthandsafety standards on-site
- Direct liaisonwith mechanical membersof theproject team
- Prepare comprehensive cost projectionsandproject budgets
- Identify potential risksanddevelop strategies tominimise them
- Monitorproject timelinesandensure adherence to theschedule
- Respondto client concernsandissues swiftlyandprofessionally
Working closelyanddirectly reportingto VisitingContractsManager
Identifyandalocate necessaryresources,includings staff,equipment,andmaterials
Collaboratewith procurementto ensuretheon-timedeliveryof materialsandequipment
Provide regularproject updatesandprogress reports toclients ,management,andotherstakeholders
Conduct regularinspectionsandaudits toensurecompliancewithindustrystandardsandregulations
Setmaintain qualitycontrolstandardstoensureprojectdeliverablesmeetthedefinedrequirements
Ensureaccurateandupto-dateprojectdocumentation,includings plans,schedules,budgets,andreports
Ensureelectricalprojectsarecompleted effectively,safely,andwithin thespecifiedscope,timeline,andbudget
This is afreelancepositionwith acompetitive rateon offerfor thesuccessfulcandidate. For more informationor toapply please contactJames Shorte – AssociateDirector or ThomasRobertshaw – Resourcerat Cavalon (phone number removed)