Electrical Project Manager

ATA Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager or Engineer for a long-term project in Staverton, UK. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing, with a strong electrical background, including 17th or 18th Edition qualifications. This role involves managing complex electrical projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading site teams. Competitive pay and an opportunity to work in a stable environment with a supportive engineering team are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term, stable site-based work

Opportunity to work within a well-established engineering team

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ electrical and project experience within FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading electrical teams and managing projects.
• Sound commercial awareness with experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage labour, contractors, materials, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.

Skills

Experienced Electrical Engineer

Project management

FMCG manufacturing experience

Strong background in food

Education

Electrical Qualification

17th or 18th Edition qualified

Tools

Site supervisory card

ECS

NEBOSH

SSSTS

Job description

Electrical Project Manager / Project Engineer

Location: Staverton, Trowbridge

Initial Location: Manchester (3–6 months – accommodation provided)

Length of Contract: 2 years

Rate: £500 - £550 per day (Outside IR35)

Start: End of January (possibility to start earlier)

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Manager or Project Engineer with a background in FMCG manufacturing? This is a great opportunity to work on large-scale, technically complex projects across FMCG.

The role will initially be based in the Manchester to learn systems, standards, and ways of working before moving onto a long-term project in Staverton, where you’ll be site-based delivering electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical projects safely, on time, and within budget
• Manage labour, contractors, materials, and suppliers
• Lead and support teams of electricians on site
• Act as the main point of contact for clients
• Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards
• Control project costs and performance

Requirements

• Experienced Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Qualifcation
• 17th or 18th Edition qualified
• 10+ years’ electrical and project experience within FMCG manufacturing
• Strong background in food
• Proven experience leading electrical teams and managing projects
• Sound commercial awareness with experience managing budgets
• Site supervisory card, ECS, NEBOSH, SSSTS, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term, stable site-based work
• Exposure to high-value, complex manufacturing projects
• Opportunity to work within a well-established engineering team

I am looking to speak to talented Electrical Project Managers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 07827918324 or email your CV to [e-mail] Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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