RGB Recruitment seeks an Electrical Project Manager for a full-time post based from the Devon office, overseeing schemes across the Exeter to Plymouth region. The successful candidate will join an established M&E contractor and take responsibility for delivering a varied portfolio of electrical projects in the education, healthcare and commercial sectors, including new-build and refurbishment or fit-out work. Operating between office and sites, the Electrical Project Manager will own each scheme from pre-construction and design development through to installation, commissioning and final handover. Strong leadership, commercial awareness and a solid grasp of electrical installation are essential, alongside the ability to manage safety, programme and budget. Salary is competitive and negotiable. Electrical Project Manager Location: Devon (Exeter – Plymouth).
The Role & Responsibilities
- Managing electrical projects from initial pre-construction stages through to completion and final client handover.
- Overseeing pre-construction design activities, reviewing technical information and ensuring designs are suitable for installation.
- Checking electrical design drawings, identifying potential issues and exploring opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies.
- Attending client, progress and design team meetings, providing updates and resolving project-related issues.
- Preparing, managing and monitoring contract programmes, ensuring works are delivered against agreed timescales.
- Producing regular progress reports and keeping clients and internal stakeholders informed.
- Managing the procurement of plant, materials and equipment in line with specifications, drawings and project cost plans.
- Identifying, procuring and managing subcontractors, ensuring quality, programme and commercial expectations are met.
- Monitoring project costs, preparing cost forecasts and maintaining financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identifying, recording and costing variations, ensuring these are properly managed and agreed.
- Coordinating installation activities and working closely with site teams to maintain project progress.
- Overseeing testing, commissioning and the preparation of all necessary documentation ahead of final handover.
What We’re Looking For
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Electrical Project Management role within the M&E/building services sector.
- A strong technical understanding of electrical building services installations.
- Good commercial awareness, with the ability to manage project budgets, costs and variations.
- Experience managing projects within sectors such as education, healthcare or commercial buildings.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
- Experience producing and managing project programmes using Asta Powerproject and/or Microsoft Project.
- Strong organisational, communication and client-facing skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects through to successful completion.
- SMSTS or an equivalent site management qualification.
- A BTEC, HNC or HND in an electrical or building services-related discipline would be advantageous.
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for an established Electrical Project Manager looking to take ownership of a varied project portfolio, work across some interesting sectors and become part of an experienced M&E team.
If you have a strong electrical building services background, enjoy managing projects from start to finish and are looking for your next challenge, we’d be keen to hear from you.
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