Electrical Project Manager

TipTopJob; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an Electrical:biased Project Manager for a water treatment AMP8 site in Bexleyheath. Lead electrical packages from design through to live plant handover on an 18-month contract.

Responsibilities include delivering MCCs/LV-HV, testing, and coordinating with operations for zero-disruption cutovers, while managing safety and RAMS. Eligible candidates should hold relevant electrical qualifications and safety cards.

Qualifications

• Sector Experience: Electrical PM/Senior Electrical Engineer delivering water site schemes.
• Technical Knowledge: MCCs, LV/HV distribution, process automation, instrumentation, telemetry.
• Qualifications: HND/Degree/NVQ4+ in Electrical Engineering.
• ECS/CSCS Manager Card (Black)
• SMSTS
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• Desirable: LV AP, First Aid

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget per specs and WIMES standards.
• Manage package spend, subcontractor valuations, NEC variations/EWNs.
• Coordinate cutovers, outages, energisation with water teams to avoid disruption.
• Review RAMS, enforce LOTO, ensure site safety.
• Oversee ITPs, FAT/SAT sign-offs, loop checks, and O&M handover.

Job description

Electrical:Biased Project Manager (Water Treatment / AMP8)

Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent

Contract Rate: GBP450 : GBP500 per day depending on experience (LTD : IR35 Determination Pending)

Duration: 18 Months

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an Electrical:biased Project Manager to lead mission:critical electrical upgrades across an active Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath. This 18:month AMP8 contract gives you full ownership of major electrical packages: including MCC replacements, HV/LV switchgear, cabling containment, instrumentation, and chemical dosing systems: from design review and install through to live plant cutovers, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Package Delivery: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, aligning installations and testing with client specs and WIMES standards.
• Commercial Control: Manage package spend, oversee subcontractor valuations, and administer NEC variations/Early Warnings (EWNs).
• Live Plant Interfaces: Coordinate cutovers, outages, and energisation with operational water teams to ensure zero disruption to live process treatment.
• Safety and Safe Isolation: Review complex electrical RAMS, enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) isolation regimes, and maintain strict site safety.
• Testing and QA: Oversee ITPs, FAT/SAT sign:offs, loop checks, and technical compliance through to final O and M handover.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Sector Experience: Proven track record as an Electrical:biased PM or Senior Electrical Engineer delivering schemes on UK water sites (WTW / WwTW).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep background in MCCs, LV/HV distribution, process automation, instrumentation, and telemetry.
• Qualifications: HND, Degree, or NVQ Level 4+ in Electrical Engineering.
• ECS / CSCS Manager Card (Black)
• SMSTS
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• Desirable: LV Authorised Person (AP), First Aid

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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