Electrical Project Manager

Omega Plc; Beeston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Beeston seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead vital electrical infrastructure upgrades. This role involves designing, installing, and managing electrical projects to support digital transformation, ensuring compliance with safety standards and integrating innovative electrical systems. The position offers a competitive salary alongside performance-based bonuses and opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking engineering team.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus

Opportunities for career progression

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical project management in FMCG or complex manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of electrical compliance and safety standards.
• Experience with automation, control systems or electrical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical projects.
• Develop and implement electrical standards ensuring compliance.
• Create and manage a site-wide electrical database for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Project management

Electrical system design

Compliance with safety standards

Digital electrical systems

Automation technologies

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

In this newly created role, your brief is to help digitise the manufacturing backbone of a large FMCG manufacturing, Process and Packaging site. You will help drive the future electrical systems for projects at this manufacturing site. An ambitious programme to modernise and digitise through database, systems and infrastructure development. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead critical electrical infrastructure upgrades and develop a robust database system to support Industry 4.0 transformation.

Role Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of all electrical infrastructure projects on site.
• Develop and implement electrical standards ensuring compliance with legislation, safety regulations, and best practices.
• Create and manage a site-wide electrical database, enabling data‑driven decisions, predictive maintenance, and digital asset management.
• Oversee the electrical elements of the full project life cycle—from feasibility studies and CAPEX planning to delivery and handover.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and IT teams to integrate digital solutions.
• Manage contractors, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and in full.
• Lead electrical and control system projects from concept to completion, ensuring robust design, installation, and commissioning.
• Maintain and improve site electrical standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, safety requirements, and best practice.
• Serve as the technical authority for electrical systems, design reviews, and project risk assessments.
• Develop project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in electrical project management within an FMCG or high‑volume time‑sensitive, complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical compliance, safety standards, and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with digital electrical systems, databases, or automation technologies to modernise manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards, legislation, and safe systems of work.
• Experience delivering automation, control systems, or electrical infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• A chance to shape the digital transformation of a major FMCG site.
• The opportunity to lead high‑impact projects in a forward‑thinking manufacturing business.
• Competitive salary plus performance‑based bonus and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking engineering team where your expertise makes a tangible impact.

Contact

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler.

Candidate Profile

Candidates who are currently an Engineering Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Projects Manager, Electrical Engineer, and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.