Electrical Project Manager

Location: North West
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office based with travel to sites across the North West
Start: September 2026

Role Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a commercial construction and fit-out contractor operating across the North West.

The role will involve managing multiple electrical projects at any one time, with package values typically ranging from £50,000 to £1 million.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone comfortable taking responsibility for project delivery while also supporting estimating, health & safety, commercial control and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Oversee electrical packages ranging from £50k to £1m
• Manage programmes, labour, materials and subcontractors
• Manage a direct team of approximately 3-5 staff
• Coordinate and supervise electrical subcontractors
• Review drawings, specifications and electrical designs
• Support estimating and tendering when required
• Monitor project budgets, costs and delivery against programme
• Ensure high standards of health & safety across all projects
• Prepare and review RAMS
• Attend client and site meetings
• Provide regular project progress updates
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Resolve technical and operational issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality and commercial standards

Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Contracts Manager or similar
• Strong electrical building services knowledge
• Experience delivering commercial construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong subcontractor and site management experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Good commercial awareness including budgets and cost control
• Experience with estimating or tender support would be beneficial
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements
• Confident dealing directly with clients and project stakeholders

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Good commercial awareness
• Confident client-facing communication
• Strong technical electrical knowledge
• Able to manage direct staff and subcontractors
• Comfortable working in a smaller, hands-on project team
• Able to prioritise effectively across multiple live projects
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications

A relevant electrical engineering, electrical installation or building services qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered.

Package

• £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Discretionary bonus
• Permanent position
• Office based with travel across the North West
• Target start date: September 2026