Senior Electrical Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead delivery of complex 11kV distribution projects across Scotland, guiding project managers and site teams within a national utilities group. You will shape programmes, manage risk and procurement, and ensure safety and quality across multi-site programmes. You’ll provide technical leadership on electrical design, installation, testing and handover, with a strong focus on client relations and operational excellence. This is a senior, mentor-led position with genuine responsibility and long-term career development.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 60,000 – 70,000
• 20% bonus
• car or car allowance (5,200)
• excellent pension

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple electrical projects from planning through commissioning and handover across Scotland
• Build/manage programmes, resource plans, procurement and risk mitigation for on-time, on-budget delivery
• Lead, support and develop Project Managers, Site Managers and engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality procedures and sustainability objectives
• Provide technical guidance across electrical design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover
• Foster strong client relationships and drive operational excellence

Key requirements

• Senior Electrical Project Manager with substantial experience delivering large-scale electrical projects
• 11kV distribution background (SAP or SAP in training / AP status) with switching under supervision (CIC COP Option 3/4)
• Electrical qualification (Degree / HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or similar preferred) and knowledge of UK regulations/standards

• leadership and people development
• stakeholder management
• mentoring and coaching
• 11kV distribution projects
• SAP/AP background
• switching under supervision (CIC COP Option 3/4)

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