Electrical Project Manager

Robertson Stewart Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of installation services is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager in Chichester. This role involves managing electrical installations for various projects including warehousing and data centers. Candidates should have a strong background in M&E / Building Services with experience in project management, client-facing roles, and teamwork. Proven leadership skills are essential for coordinating with site teams and stakeholders in ensuring project's success.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E / Building Services electrical project management.
• Track record of delivering electrical installations and related services.
• Strong client-facing skills and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical installations for new build industrial sheds and other projects.
• Lead and coordinate activities with site teams and external engineers.
• Maintain client communication and report project progress.

Skills

M&E / Building Services Project Management

Electrical Installations

Client-facing Communication

Organisational Skills

Leadership Skills

Job description

Overview

Leading, established and highly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seeks the solid appointment of an experienced and commercially talented Electrical Project Manager from an M&E / Building Services electrical installation project management background to join their planned growth and continued success. Candidates sought MUST be based or commutable to Chichester, West Sussex. You will ideally have previous experience working on projects up to £20M+; consideration may be given to projects under this value depending on experience and exposure. The role focuses on managing the electrical installations into new build industrial sheds for warehousing & distribution, military, and manufacturing, with other work including office blocks and data centres. Experience delivering across commercial and industrial schemes is paramount.

Candidates from an M&E / Building Services background with direct experience in project management and delivery of electrical installations and related services are highly sought after. You will be competent with a proven track record in managing and delivering schemes of this level. Experience dealing with main contractors is advantageous. While the company has its own teams of electrical installation engineers, you will also coordinate with other specialist electrical engineers to undertake elements of these installs.

The role offers a stable, varied career with opportunities for development. You will be confident in client-facing meetings and conduct yourself with integrity and professionalism. You will lead in an organised and approachable manner, liaising regularly with site teams, including Site Managers, Supervisors and electrical installation engineers, while working alongside a Senior Project Manager. If you have the described experience, are commercially minded, electrically biased, and seeking a new challenge with an exciting, stable and progressive business, we want to hear from you.

The business prides itself on investing in its people, and ongoing career development is available.

Please send your updated CV for immediate consideration, ensuring it is up to date and demonstrates relevant experience for this role. If you know someone who would be a good fit, please share this job advertisement.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical installations for new build industrial sheds (warehousing, distribution, military, manufacturing) and other projects (office blocks, data centres).
• Lead and coordinate electrical installation activities, working with site teams and external specialist engineers.
• Maintain client-facing communication, ensuring professionalism and project alignment with commercial targets.
• Collaborate with main contractors and stakeholders to deliver projects to scope, time, and budget.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to the Senior Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E / Building Services electrical project management with a track record of delivering electrical installations and related services.
• Experience on projects up to around £20M+; willingness to consider lower-value projects based on experience.
• Based in or commutable to Chichester, West Sussex.
• Experience dealing with main contractors and coordinating with specialist electrical engineers.
• Strong client-facing, organisational and leadership skills.