Electrical Project Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee power and renewables projects across Scotland. The role demands managing electrical infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading projects from design through to completion. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical projects, experience with NERS-accredited environments, and excellent leadership skills. A competitive salary between €65,000 and €80,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Gym incentives

Retail discounts

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering construction or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing or installing electrical infrastructure up to 132kV.
• Strong technical understanding of HV/LV equipment including switchgear, transformers, and substations.

Responsibilities

• Review technical designs and manage electrical infrastructure works.
• Lead projects from post-design through installation and commissioning.
• Oversee on-site safety and compliance with HSEQ procedures.

Skills

Project management

Electrical infrastructure

HSE compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

HNC in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an innovative organisation that delivers complex energy and engineering solutions across major infrastructure projects, utility networks, and critical customer systems. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Project Manager (DNO/ICP) to join a growing team delivering power and renewables projects across Scotland.

Compensation and Benefits

The strategically important Electrical Project Manager role offers a competitive salary between €65,000–€80,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, gym incentives, and enhanced pension and life assurance.

How to Apply

If you're an Electrical Project Manager looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that puts integrity and people at the centre of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Construction Manager you will:

• Reviewing technical designs and ensuring projects are ready to progress into construction stages
• Managing electrical infrastructure works in line with industry regulations including DNO standards, technical specifications, and statutory requirements
• Leading projects from post-design through installation, commissioning, and final handover
• Creating and maintaining programmes of work, including weekly, monthly, and 3-month lookahead plans
• Identifying risks, constraints, and critical project activities to keep delivery on track
• Overseeing on-site safety, security, and compliance with HSEQ procedures, CPP, and F10 requirements
• Supporting the wider HSEQ function with RAMS, audits, inspections and compliance documentation
• Carrying out quality assurance across all stages, including pre-start checks, site inspections, and handover sign-offs
• Preparing technical documentation, test certification, and reports for project completion
• Leading technical meetings and representing the business with clients, internal teams, and network operators

Professional Qualifications

• An HNC (or higher) in Electrical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering construction or electrical infrastructure projects
• Background working within NERS-accredited environments
• Experience managing or installing electrical infrastructure up to 132kV
• Strong technical understanding of HV/LV equipment including switchgear, transformers, generators, and substations
• A thorough understanding of HSE and construction compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure to deadlines

Personal Skills

• Confident managing complex technical projects from design through delivery
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing project demands
• A strong leader who can influence and collaborate with clients, engineers, and site teams
• Proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining project quality and safety standards

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive basic salary ranging from €65,000 to €80,000, depending on experience
• Access to remote GP consultations and financial wellbeing support
• Flexible benefits scheme, with options to buy/sell annual leave and access discounted healthcare and tech
• Retail, leisure and gym discounts, plus cycle-to-work incentives
• Enhanced pension contributions and life insurance
• Recognition programme with monthly rewards and the chance to earn annual prizes of up to €10,000

Legal & Equality Statement

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.