Electrical Project Manager

Randstad UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE in the UK is seeking an Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades at a water treatment site under an AMP8 contract. Based at Bexleyheath, Greater London, this 18-month role covers MCC replacements, LV/HV switchgear, cabling containment, instrumentation and dosing systems from design through to live plant handover.

You will drive package delivery to time and budget, manage NEC variations and EWNs with subcontractors, coordinate cutovers with operations, and

Qualifications

• UK water site electrical project experience.
• Experience with MCCs, LV/HV distribution, process automation and instrumentation.
• HND, Degree, or NVQ Level 4+ in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical workstreams to time and budget on water treatment projects.
• Coordinate live plant cutovers, outages and energisation with operations.
• Manage NEC variations and EWNs with subcontractors.
• Ensure RAMS, LOTO and safety compliance on site.
• Oversee testing, QA and final O&M handover readiness.

Skills

Electrical PM

Water treatment project

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or NVQ4+

Job description

Electrical-Biased Project Manager (Water Treatment / AMP8)

Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent

Contract Rate: £450 - £500 per day depending on experience (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending)

Duration: 18 Months

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead mission-critical electrical upgrades across an active Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath. This 18-month AMP8 contract gives you full ownership of major electrical packages—including MCC replacements, HV/LV switchgear, cabling containment, instrumentation, and chemical dosing systems—from design review and install through to live plant cutovers, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Package Delivery: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, aligning installations and testing with client specs and WIMES standards.
• Commercial Control: Manage package spend, oversee subcontractor valuations, and administer NEC variations/Early Warnings (EWNs).
• Live Plant Interfaces: Coordinate cutovers, outages, and energisation with operational water teams to ensure zero disruption to live process treatment.
• Safety & Safe Isolation: Review complex electrical RAMS, enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) isolation regimes, and maintain strict site safety.
• Testing & QA: Oversee ITPs, FAT/SAT sign-offs, loop checks, and technical compliance through to final O&M handover.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Sector Experience: Proven track record as an Electrical-biased PM or Senior Electrical Engineer delivering schemes on UK water sites (WTW / WwTW).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep background in MCCs, LV/HV distribution, process automation, instrumentation, and telemetry.
• Qualifications: HND, Degree, or NVQ Level 4+ in Electrical Engineering.

Mandatory Tickets

• ECS / CSCS Manager Card (Black)
• SMSTS
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• Desirable: LV Authorised Person (AP), First Aid

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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