Electrical Project Manager in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline ZR; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an experienced Project Manager with electrical expertise to deliver projects within the defined budget and schedule. The successful candidate will manage direct and subcontract labour, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain strong client relationships. This role offers competitive benefits, including 25 holidays and opportunities for professional development. Join us in building a better world at work.

Benefits

25 holidays + Bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Discount Shopping

Paid volunteering days

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven and extensive experience within a similar role.
• Ability to plan and organise work effectively.
• Demonstrable skills in dealing with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within allocated budgets and defined programmes.
• Manage direct and subcontract labour.
• Ensure compliance with EMCOR policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Project Management

Health and Safety legislation

Communication skills

Microsoft Suite

Education

Electrical qualification to App. Electrician

SMSTS or IOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role details

• Location: Mobile
• Reporting to: Barnsley
• Salary: Competitive
• Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Benefits: 25 holidays + BH, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, reduced cost gym, days out, learning & development opportunities, paid volunteering days + many more

Job Purpose

To deliver individual or multiple projects related to new works within allocated budgets and defined programmes. To be able to manage direct and subcontract labour and produce the required reports for all works.

What you'll do

• To have a good electrical knowledge and experience to deliver electrically biased projects.
• To ensure good site records and documentation is kept up to date.
• Prepare specifications briefs in consultation with staff
• To complete works as per the SOR and to work within the parameters of the work books.
• Prepare extra work SOR's and to work closely with the commercial teams to get these issued.
• Prepare labour plans and update labour trackers with real life information
• Appoint and manage specialist contractors for the SOR's
• Attend regular approval meetings with Client interface
• Work with the SPM & site supervisors to ensure the works are on target and to update programs and weekly project reports for the client & sub contractors.
• Manage work through to effective completion and submit for invoicing
• Ensure all works are managed in accordance with EMCOR standard operating procedures and Health and Safety regulations
• To ensure a weekly housekeeping check is completed of the building and grounds where it is your responsibility ensuring all the areas are in a safe condition and is hazard free
• Must be willing to undertake company standard internal training workshops and work to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), if applicable
• Respond to requests made via the administration function and other EMCOR functions.
• Ensure all RAMS are suitable and sufficient whether work is subcontracted or delivered by an in house team and are in place and adhered to
• Follow the contract and EMCOR procurement policies
• Manage projects from input to design specification, tender, installation to commissioning, practical completion, handover and invoicing
• Co-ordinate the procurement and resource planning within the requirements of the contract needs
• Ensure that all EMCOR quality control systems and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Ensure appropriate record keeping is maintained and available for EMCOR and Client audits
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers
• Manage all Health and Safety matters (CDM) in accordance with EMCOR procedures and current relevant legislation
• Take responsibility for the successful project completion and formal handover in accordance with defined requirements outlined by the client or nominated client representatives
• To ensure compliance with all EMCOR policies and procedures are maintained
• Produce working programs and to amend an issue with weekly reports including % completed against each task

About the role

Who you'll be:

• To hold an electrical qualification to App. Electrician as a minimum.
• Proven and extensive experience within a similar role
• Operational and technical experience with demonstrated potential
• Technical expertise, qualifications or apprenticeship in a craft skill or engineering discipline would be an important pre-requisite of the role
• Proven experience in Project Management
• Ability to plan and organise their work effectively to meet changing environments and needs
• Proven track record to the successful delivery of multi task building, electrical and mechanical services related projects
• Ability to liaise with and supervise contractors
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis
• To be able to communicate at all levels, with excellent written and oral skills
• To be self motivated and to be able to motivate others, to be reliable and to be able to act with responsibility
• IT skills required with specific reference to the Microsoft suite of packages
• To be able to use Microsoft Project to basic standard as a minimum.
• Hold sufficient Health and Safety (CDM) experience that allows the effective running of projects.
• Preferably to hold SMSTS or IOSH

EMCOR UK benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
• GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

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