Electrical Project Lead - Water Treatment (18-Mo)

Randstad Construction & Property; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades at a live Water Treatment Works in Bexleyheath. You will own end-to-end delivery of electrical packages, from scope through to installation and commissioning.

This 18-month contract sits within the AMP8 framework, offering stability and collaboration with MEICA subcontractors, operations teams, and design leads while maintaining plant safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering capital electrical schemes on UK water treatment sites (AMP frameworks).
• Strong background in electrical power systems, switchgear, MCCs, telemetry, and process automation assets.
• HND, Degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Mandatory Certifications: CSCS/ECS Card (Manager Grade), SMSTS, EUSR National Water Hygiene Card, BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Desirable: Authorised Person (LV AP) or First Aid at Work.

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring installation and commissioning align with client specifications and WIMES standards.
• Manage package budgets, track variations, review early warnings with the commercial team, and oversee subcontractor payments.
• Act as the primary technical contact for client representatives, asset operations teams, design leads, and MEICA subcontractors.
• Maintain safe working standards across live plant environments; review RAMS, manage isolation procedures, and enforce ITPs/QA checks.
• Establish and monitor detailed project schedules, managing critical path activities to prevent disruption to live water processing operations.

Skills

Electrical project management

Water industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades at a live Water Treatment Works in Bexleyheath. You will own end-to-end delivery of electrical packages, from scope through to installation and commissioning.

This 18-month contract sits within the AMP8 framework, offering stability and collaboration with MEICA subcontractors, operations teams, and design leads while maintaining plant safety and quality standards.