Electrical Project Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking an experienced electrical project manager to manage the delivery of electrical packages at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Bridgwater, Somerset. This role involves overseeing large-scale projects, ensuring handover and close-out processes, and applying engineering principles to solve practical challenges. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications along with substantial project delivery experience in regulated environments. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension – basic and enhanced schemes

Health and Well-being programmes

Phased return to work (80% for 100% pay)

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional leave days purchasable

Employee Discounts

Car or transport allowance

Qualifications

• Experience driving large regulated projects worth between £15M and £100M+.
• Knowledge of nuclear or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Strong ability to manage innovative methods and safe work systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of electrical packages to schedule and quality objectives.
• Manage the hand-over and close-out process, including safety file preparation.
• Apply engineering principles to solve practical problems.

Skills

Project delivery management

Electrical engineering expertise

Ability to drive large-scale projects

Education

First degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

NVQ level 4 in relevant technical field

Job description

Role

We are seeking an experienced electrical project manager to join our team on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, Bridgwater, Somerset. This key management role will oversee the delivery of electrical packages, manage the handover and close‑out, and ensure the final safety file is ready for handover. You will be part of Crown House Technologies, a division of Laing O’Rourke, responsible for the M&E fit‑out of the Operations Service Centre – a nine‑storey building that will house support functions for the power station and accommodate around 350 staff once operational.

Responsibilities

• Drive a regulated large‑scale project and deliver the electrical package to schedule and quality objectives.
• Manage the hand‑over and close‑out process, including preparation of safety files.
• Select and manage innovative methods, materials and safe systems of work.
• Apply engineering principles and calculations to solve practical problems.
• Establish and oversee local implementation of engineering systems, documentation and controls to comply with H&S legislation and company standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• First degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an industry recognised technical or engineering qualification (NVQ level 4) plus demonstrable experience in design and construction delivery.
• Experience driving a large regulated project.
• Prior project delivery experience on large, highly regulated MEP projects (value between £15M and £100M+).
• Knowledge of a nuclear or regulated environment is an advantage.
• Strong ability to manage innovative methods, materials and safe work systems.

About the company

Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. With over 150 years of experience, we bring certainty, reliability and quality to every project.

EEO & Accessibility

We support candidates with long‑term conditions and disabilities through the Disability Confident Scheme. If you qualify, we can offer you an interview. Please let us know any adjustments required so we can support you during the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension – basic and enhanced schemes
• Health and Well‑being programmes (Virtual GP, Health Assessment)
• Phased return to work (80% of working week for 100% pay)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional leave days purchasable (5 days extra)
• Employee Discounts
• Car or transport allowance, depending on role/grade