Electrical Project Manager

Pertemps; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee a multi-million pound hospital project in Dorset. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading on-site teams. Requires proven experience in construction, strong technical skills, and relevant certifications. Benefits include a competitive salary with a car allowance, annual leave options, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance

26 days annual leave (+ option to buy/sell)

Private medical insurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Professional memberships

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager in construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems.
• CSCS & SMSTS certifications essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation works on a healthcare project.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor performance.

Skills

Electrical building services expertise

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical or Building Services

Job description

RGB Recruitment are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our client’s delivery team, supporting a new, multi-million pound hospital project in Dorset. This role offers the chance to lead essential electrical building services on a flagship healthcare development for a leading Tier 1 contractor.

The Role

You will take full responsibility for the electrical elements of the project, ensuring safe, high-quality, and timely delivery. Reporting to senior management, you’ll coordinate on-site teams and subcontractors, manage programme and cost control, and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical installation works on a live healthcare project
• Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, statutory regulations, and project quality standards
• Oversee planning, sequencing, health & safety, and risk management
• Manage procurement, subcontractor performance, valuations, and reporting
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet strict programme milestones
• Support commissioning, testing, and smooth project handover

About You

• Proven Electrical Project Manager experience in construction (healthcare or other regulated sectors advantageous)
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services and resilient power systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commercially aware with experience managing costs, variations, and reporting
• Ability to review RAMS, specifications, and technical documentation
• CSCS & SMSTS essential; HNC/HND in Electrical or Building Services desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (+ option to buy/sell)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Professional memberships
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Employee assistance programme and volunteering days

This role offers a rare opportunity to join this well respected national contractor, offering long term security working on fantastic, large scale schemes across the South Coast.

To apply or find out more, please contact Tanya Loosemore at RGB Recruitment – [e-mail]