Electrical Project Manager

1st Step; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Project Manager to lead a dynamic team on a significant project in Cambridge. This role emphasizes the delivery of high-quality results while managing both employed and subcontracted resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the pharmaceutical or commercial sectors, demonstrating effective leadership and communication skills. You will be responsible for ensuring projects meet their objectives in terms of time, cost, and quality, while promoting safety and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management within the pharmaceutical/commercial sector.
• Experience managing M&E projects with full contract responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational project team to meet programme, cost, safety, and quality objectives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND Building Services

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

Job description

Electrical Project Manager
Cambridge
Contract/Permanent

1st Step Solutions are supporting a well-established Tier 1 M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Electrical Project Manager to be based on a newly secured project in Cambridge.

To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record in project management, particularly within the pharmaceutical/commercial sector or similar related projects with values up to £15 million. Ideally, you will have experience of demonstrating responsibility for full Contract Management at this level.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role will require the successful candidate to provide direction and leadership to the delivery team. Taking responsibility for the delivery of excellent operational performance and managing both directly employed and subcontracted resources, ensuring they are managed and motivated to deliver cost-effective and high-quality customer-focused outputs.

Responsibilities:

1. The primary focus of this role will include the overall management and performance of the operational project team to ensure that all activities meet the programme, cost, safety and quality objectives of the Project.
2. Overall responsibility of the Building Services installation on your projects.
3. Deliver a quality installation, in line with client's expectations, maximise profitability and drive costs while maintaining our standards.
4. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget to agreed standards and ensure the project budget and costs are managed effectively.
5. Manage staff performance on the project by ensuring they have clear roles and responsibilities.
6. Promote Health & Safety at all times, ensuring risks are identified and mitigation measures are put in place.
7. Share best practice and promote innovation.
8. Be responsible for commissioning a smooth final handover.

Qualifications/Skills:

1. HNC/HND Building Services qualification or above - Desirable.
2. CSCS/SMSTS.
3. Experience of working at a senior level on M&E projects, as well as ideally having had responsibility for full contract management.
4. Effective communicator at all levels.
5. Capability to accept responsibilities and accomplish project objectives in a timely manner.
6. Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
7. To be a motivated leader who can motivate and inspire others to produce work of the highest quality and use these benchmarks to help maintain clients and secure new clients.