Electrical Project Manager

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

Electrical Project Manager (Water Treatment Works)

Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent

Contract Rate: £450 - £500 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending)

Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced, Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades across an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath.

This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take full end-to-end accountability for managing electrical packages-including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), high/low voltage power distribution, switchgear, cabling networks, chemical dosing systems, and instrumentation integration-from initial scope through to site installation, commissioning, and final client handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Package & Delivery Management: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring installation and commissioning align with client specifications and WIMES standards.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Manage package budgets, track variations, review early warnings with the commercial team, and oversee subcontractor applications and payments.
• Client & Stakeholder Interface: Act as the primary technical contact for client representatives, asset operations teams, design leads, and specialist MEICA subcontractors.
• Health, Safety & Quality: Maintain safe working standards across live plant environments. Review and sign off on RAMS, manage isolation procedures, and enforce rigorous quality assurance (ITPs/QA checks).
• Planning & Progress Tracking: Establish and monitor detailed project schedules, managing critical path activities to ensure no disruption to live water processing operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Water Industry Expertise: Proven track record as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer delivering capital schemes on UK water treatment sites (AMP frameworks).
• Technical Background: Strong background in electrical power systems, switchgear, MCC replacements, telemetry, and process automation assets.
• Qualifications: HND, Degree, or equivalent apprenticeship/NVQ Level 4+ 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.

Equality & Eligibility

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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