Electrical Site/Project Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An Electrical Site/Project Manager is sought in Plymouth for a temporary contract with a competitive rate and self-employed option. You will oversee on-site electrical packages on Defence and MOD schemes, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

You'll lead site supervisors and subcontractors, coordinate with the main contractor and commercial/M&E teams, and uphold quality and regulatory standards across projects in the South West.

Qualifications

• Electrical background with sound trade awareness.
• Proven track record in a Site or Project Management level role overseeing Electrical works.
• Experience on major projects/public sector schemes and working with Tier 1 contractors.
• Good understanding of programme management and site logistics.
• First aid at work, SMSTS and CSCS.
• Must have SC Clearance or be eligible; British nationals only per site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical installation works on site
• Manage site supervisors, subcontractors, and direct labour
• Coordinate with main contractors and other trades to maintain programme
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, RAMS, and site procedures
• Maintain quality control standards and oversee inspections
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and handover documentation

Skills

Electrical background

Site/Project Management

Leadership

Quality focus

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

An Electrical Site/Project Manager is required in Plymouth for a temporary contract with a competitive rate and self-employed option. This role involves overseeing electrical packages on prestigious projects across South Devon for a respected M&E contractor. The successful candidate will manage on-site construction activities for sensitive Defence and MOD schemes, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, and within budget. Responsibilities include driving performance, coordinating with the main contractor, and liaising with senior and commercial management. Strong leadership and quality focus are essential. An ASAP start is available for this position.

Electrical Site/Project Manager Plymouth ASAP Start! A well respected, diverse M&E contractor with a project portfolio covering some of the South West's most prestigious projects is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to oversee delivery of electrical packages on projects across South Devon.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for managing the on-site electrical construction activities on sensitive Defence and/or MOD schemes. You'll need to ensure that works are delivered safely, on programme, with the budget in mind and quality at the forefront. Working closely with the Senior management and commercial team, you will drive programme performance and maintain strong coordination with the main contractor and wider site team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical installation works on site
• Manage site supervisors, subcontractors, and direct labour
• Coordinate with main contractors and other trades to maintain programme
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, RAMS, and site procedures
• Maintain quality control standards and oversee inspections
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and handover documentation

Experience & Requirements

• You'll need an Electrical background with sound trade awareness
• A proven track record in a Site or Project Management level role overseeing Electrical works
• Previous experience of major projects/public sector schemes and working wiht Tier 1 contractors
• Good understanding of programme management and site logistics
• First aid at work, SMSTS and CSCS
• Due to the sensitive nature of the projects you could be exposed to, SC Clearance will be essential so the ideal candidate will have had this in place previously or should be in a position where clearance can be sought - to this end, we can only consider British nationals for the role as per site requirements.

The contract opportunity offers an imminent start, and the contract is anticipated to run until the end of the year so this is a great opportunity to join a thriving team, and enjoy a run of work which could, depending on project pipeline and performance, lead to further works.