Electrical Project Lead - Large-Scale Builds

CTS Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Middlesbrough seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead major electrical works across critical projects. You will coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning, working with project directors and subcontractors to meet safety, quality, and budget targets.

You will drive scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder communication, ensuring high performance across disciplines and a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical projects in construction or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, lighting, UPS, fire alarms, and BMS.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Familiarity with UK regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical works across major projects from design to handover.
• Coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor schedules, budgets and resources; report progress.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards and safety rules.
• Oversee risk, issue, and change-control processes.
• Support testing, commissioning and final handovers.
• Prepare reports for senior management and clients.

Skills

Power Distribution

Lighting Systems

UPS Systems

Standby Generation

Earthing & Lightning

Fire Alarm Systems

BMS

Subcontractor Management

UK Regulations

Project Scheduling

BIM / Digital Tools

Commercial & Budget

MS Office

English Proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree / Equivalent

Tools

BIM Platforms

PM Software

MS Project / Scheduling Tools

MS Office

Job description

CTS Group in Middlesbrough seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead major electrical works across critical projects. You will coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning, working with project directors and subcontractors to meet safety, quality, and budget targets.

You will drive scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder communication, ensuring high performance across disciplines and a strong safety culture on site.