Electrical Project Manager

Gap Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager in Trowbridge to oversee electrical projects in FMCG manufacturing. The ideal candidate will manage projects from design to installation, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Requirements include an electrical engineering background, expertise with client relations, and significant FMCG experience. This role offers a competitive contract rate of £45-£55 per hour outside IR35 and is to be performed onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven project and team management experience.
• Minimum 10 years' FMCG electrical/project experience.
• Experience with process equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical projects from inception to completion.
• Plan and manage site activities.
• Lead and supervise electrical teams.

Skills

Strong FMCG manufacturing background

Client-facing skills

Team management

LV power distribution

Control systems

Education

Apprentice trained Electrical Engineer

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Project management software

ELV systems

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Project Manager / Project Engineer

Contract: £45-£55 per hour Outside IR35
Hours: Monday-Friday (Days)
Location: Trowbridge

Gap Technical is recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager / аибашьра Project Engineer to support electrical projects across multiple FMCுகிற் food manufacturing facilities.

Role Overview

You will manage electrical projects from design through to installation and commissioning, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required safety and quality standards. The role includes team leadership, client liaison, estimating, and full P&L responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical projects from inception to completion
• Plan labour, order materials, and manage site activities
• Lead and supervise electrical teams (2-10 operatives)
• Act as main client contact and manage stakeholder relationships
• Produce estimates, quotations, and tender submissions
• Oversee installations and fault resolution
• Generate RAMS and ensure compliance with BS 7671 and NICEIC standards
• Manage project budgets and financial performance

Technical Experience

• Strong FMCG manufacturing background
• LV power distribution, lighting, and local power systems
• Control systems, panels, drives, valves, sensors, and instrumentation
• Experience with process equipment such as conveying, cooking, cooling, packing, robotics, and palletising (desirable)

Requirements

• Apprentice trained Electrical Engineer
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Minimum 10 years' FMCG electrical/project experience
• Proven project and team management experience
• Strong commercial and client-facing skills

Desirable

• 2391 Inspection & Testing
• ECS Manager (Black Card)
• NEBOSH / SSSTS or similar

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