Electrical Project Manager
3 days ago
Manchester
Role: Electrical Project Manager Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Package Reporting into the MEP Director and working closely with the wider Engineering leadership team, this role will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of all electrical packages across a major pharmaceutical project. You will provide both technical and operational leadership, ensuring all electrical systems are delivered safely, to a high standard, and in line with programme, budget and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in driving coordination across engineering, construction and commissioning teams to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery • Take full responsibility for the delivery of electrical systems across the project, • Oversee packages including LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, lighting and life safety systems, • Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, cost and quality expectations, • Lead and support engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to drive efficient delivery, • Develop execution strategies, resource plans and delivery programmes for electrical scope Technical & Compliance • Review and approve design documentation, technical submissions and equipment selections, • Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations (e.g. IEC, BS, IEEE, NFPA), • Manage FAT, SAT, commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST) processes, • Support validation and handover, ensuring all certification and documentation is complete and accurate Quality, Safety & Risk • Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all electrical works, • Implement and oversee QA/QC procedures, • Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies, • Ensure issues are resolved efficiently to avoid programme impact Stakeholder Management & Coordination • Act as the lead point of contact for all electrical elements with client and consultant teams, • Coordinate closely with mechanical, process, instrumentation and BMS teams, • Lead coordination meetings and provide clear updates on progress, risks and key milestones, • Support senior project leadership with reporting and strategic input Experience & Requirements Essential • Strong technical background across electrical systems including LV/MV, critical power and life safety, • Proven track record delivering electrical packages on large-scale construction or engineering projects, • Ability to lead teams and manage complex project environments, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Solid understanding of health & safety requirements within electrical delivery Desirable • Experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical or advanced technology environments, • Exposure to commissioning, validation and integrated system testing within regulated settings, • Familiarity with BIM and digital construction tools, • Commercial awareness including cost control and contract administration Qualifications • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent, • Demonstrable experience delivering electrical scope for a main contractor