Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
Locations Available: Rothesay, Isle of Bute | Ayrshire | Glasgow
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (Office-Based)
Our client, a well-established and respected Mechanical & Electrical contractor operating across Scotland, is seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Project Manager to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation delivering high-value projects across the Healthcare, Education, Commercial, District Heating, Defence, and Hospitality sectors. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative culture where your expertise and leadership will be recognised and valued.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated electrical packages within M&E projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide overall leadership and ownership of allocated electrical projects
* Deliver projects in line with defined cost, time, and quality requirements
* Act as the single point of contact for clients in relation to electrical works
* Manage internal project teams, support departments, and electrical subcontractors
* Implement and uphold health & safety management systems, setting exemplary standards
* Ensure company project delivery tools and processes are fully implemented
* Monitor budgets, optimise cost efficiencies, and manage change control processes
* Support Quantity Surveyors with valuations, forecasts, and reporting
* Produce and manage electrical installation and commissioning programmes
* Collaborate with main contractors to manage programme coordination and resolve challenges
* Oversee procurement to ensure materials are delivered in line with programme requirements
* Interpret electrical drawings and specifications, resolving discrepancies and RFIs
* Ensure quality systems are consistently implemented and maintained
* Manage commissioning, handover, O&M manuals, and client training processes
* Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business
Experience & Skills Required
* Proven experience managing commercial electrical projects ranging from £100k to £4m
* Demonstrable track record of successful project delivery
* Relevant electrical or building services qualifications
* Strong leadership and team management capability
* Excellent commercial awareness
* Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, solution-focused and collaborative approach
* Competent IT skills, including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
* Awareness of internal business functions including estimating, purchasing, technical and commercial disciplines
Benefits
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Company car or car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Employer pension contributions
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Project Manager seeking long-term career progression within a reputable and growing contractor