Electrical Project Manager
3 days ago
Glasgow
Electrical Project Manager (Electricity T&D, HV Substations) Location: Scotland - Central Belt About our client: Turner Lovell are recruiting for an established M&E contractor, operating across Europe on various HV energy infrastructure & datacentre projects, in both the design and construction phases. They are known for innovation, collaboration, and performance and offer excellent career development opportunities and reward high performance. About the role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of medium and high-voltage (MV/HV) electrical infrastructure projects. • In this role, you will oversee all aspects of project execution—from initial planning through to completion—ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards., • You will be the main point of contact for the client, building strong and professional relationships throughout the project., • You’ll manage scheduling, coordination, and team leadership, while ensuring full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations., • Your focus will be on achieving successful outcomes that reflect our client’s values and commitment to excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Lead project handover from estimating to construction teams, • Coordinate staffing, subcontractor mobilisation, and site setup, • Develop project plans including procurement, design, construction schedules, and cost controls, • Liaise with clients and design teams on engineering and procurement matters, • Prepare and implement safety and quality plans, • Oversee daily site operations and ensure compliance with programme and engineering standards, • Conduct regular audits and toolbox talks for EHS and QA/QC compliance, • Monitor team performance and support training and development, • Hold progress meetings with clients and subcontractors, • Track productivity, manage project progress, and report performance, • Identify and escalate risks or issues promptly, • Submit monthly internal reports and maintain accurate site records, • Ensure testing, commissioning, and handover of systems are completed to required standards, • Finalise project accounts and submit close-out documentation, • Maintain client relationships during warranty and retention periods, • Participate in project manager meetings and contribute to continuous improvement, • Maintain strong client engagement from project start to completion Required Qualifications and Skills: • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field or a strong technical trade background, • Proven experience delivering substation and MV/HV electrical infrastructure projects, • Confident representing the company in senior-level meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, • Proficient in IT tools, with the ability to create and present reports and project documentation, • Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, • Willingness to travel between sites area as needed, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Self-motivated with strong leadership and team-building capabilities, • Positive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and project delivery If this sounds like it could be your next challenge, please apply or contact Yana Arif at / 0207 448 1100 for further information.