Electrical Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the BESS and solar sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee critical construction and commissioning activities in South Wales. You will manage subcontractors, ensuring quality and safety during the project's final stages. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative integration projects, with a competitive contract duration of 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical project management.
• Previous BESS and/or solar experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with good site-based leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical works across construction and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors on-site.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and QA procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Electrical Project Manager – BESS & Solar | Contract | South Wales (Newport / Swindon / Bristol)

Start: ASAP

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Duration: 3–6 months

I’m working with a leading client in the BESS and solar sector who is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee critical construction and commissioning activities on-site in South Wales.

The Role:

You’ll be joining the team as they move from construction into the commissioning and grid connection phase of a BESS integration project. Your core responsibility will be to manage and coordinate subcontractors on-site, ensuring quality, safety, and timelines are maintained throughout the final stages of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee electrical works across construction and commissioning phases
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors on-site
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and QA procedures
• Collaborate with internal teams and grid operators during grid connection
• Report progress to project stakeholders

About You:

• Strong background in electrical project management
• Previous BESS and/or solar experience is highly desirable
• Hands-on, proactive approach with good site-based leadership skills
• Comfortable managing subcontractor teams and driving site delivery
• Available to work Monday–Friday, site-based
• Ideally based near Newport, but open to candidates from Swindon or Bristol

If this role is of interest, please send your updated CV to [emailprotected] as soon as possible. I’ll be in touch to discuss next steps — interviews are scheduled for Friday this week.