Electrical Project Lead: Safe, On-Time Delivery

NG Bailey; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Engineering Services Ltd, part of the NG Bailey Group, is recruiting for an Electrical Project Delivery professional in the UK. You will manage the full lifecycle from enquiry to closeout, plan labour and materials, and drive safe, compliant project delivery across multiple sites.

The role requires 3-5 years’ delivery experience, strong electrical know-how, budget management, and excellent stakeholder skills. A full UK driving licence and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification essential (e.g. NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering).
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in electrical project delivery, site management, or contract delivery.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations, safe systems of work, and project delivery practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes, labour, and subcontractors.
• Commercial awareness including variations, change control, and cost management.
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate multidisciplinary resources.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from enquiry / handover through to completion and closeout.
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve programme requirements.
• Deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with ECS SHEQ procedures.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, specifications, and client standards.
• Monitor project cost, revenue, margin, and commercial performance.
• Identify risks, opportunities, variations, and compensation events where applicable.
• Maintain accurate project reporting including programme, cost, progress, and KPI updates.
• Lead client meetings, progress reviews, and operational communications.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, site documentation, and project files are maintained appropriately.
• Support technical problem solving and escalation management during project delivery.
• Drive quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical project delivery

Site management

Stakeholder management

Budget & cost management

MS Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

Apprenticeship

HNC/HND

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

ECS Engineering Services Ltd, part of the NG Bailey Group, is recruiting for an Electrical Project Delivery professional in the UK. You will manage the full lifecycle from enquiry to closeout, plan labour and materials, and drive safe, compliant project delivery across multiple sites.

The role requires 3-5 years’ delivery experience, strong electrical know-how, budget management, and excellent stakeholder skills. A full UK driving licence and MS Office proficiency are essential.