Electrical Project Manager

Omega Resource Group; Broxtowe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK seeks an Electrical Systems Project Manager to lead modernization efforts at their FMCG site. You will drive the electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in project management within high-volume manufacturing environments. A competitive salary of £60,000-70,000 plus a 15% bonus and benefits is offered. Contact for more details.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Performance-based bonus

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical project management within FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical compliance, safety standards and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to modernise manufacturing operations through digital systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical project management

Digital electrical systems

Compliance with safety standards

Education

Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Electrical Systems Project Manager

Location: Nottingham (primarily onsite with some hybrid). Job Type: Permanent. Salary: £60,000‑70,000 plus 15% bonus, healthcare and benefits package.

In this newly created role you will digitise the manufacturing backbone of a large FMCG manufacturing, process and packaging site. Your brief is to help drive the future electrical systems for projects at this manufacturing site, modernising and digitising 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 to enable 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.

Role Requirements

• Degree, HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in electrical project management within FMCG or high‑volume, time‑sensitive, complex manufacturing environments.
• 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.
• Proven project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards, legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience delivering automation, control systems or electrical infrastructure projects.

What’s On Offer

• 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.

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler [e-mail] or call (phone number removed).

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