Engineering Project Manager - Electrical Bias

OCS Group; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS Group in Manchester is seeking an Engineering Project Manager with electrical or mechanical qualifications to oversee projects at the client site and surrounding areas. You will manage pricing, planning, execution and handover, ensuring safe and profitable outcomes.

The role requires handling multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating Labour and materials, and maintaining CRM records. You will provide technical support to operations, attend client meetings, and uphold health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical or mechanical projects from pricing to handover.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel for planning and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive attitude with problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to achieving results and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management ensuring safe, profitable delivery.
• Price and plan projects and manage labour and materials.
• Handle multiple projects from simple to complex.
• Oversee invoicing, profit margins, and cash flow.
• Ensure projects are entered into the CRM system.
• Provide technical support to operations on complex contract elements.
• Attend client meetings and deliver regular updates.
• Conduct site safety visits to ensure contract standards compliance.
• Manage sub-contractors and perform performance reviews.
• Conduct HSE audits on OCS and subcontractors.
• Oversee management of PPMs and hard services on-site.

Skills

Project management experience

MS Office/Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Results-oriented

Education

City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering + AM2

City & Guilds 2381-18 18th Edition

CSCS Card or equivalent

Inspection & Testing - 2391-52 Level 3 Award (Desirable)

Job description

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

We are looking for an Engineering Project Manager with an electrical or mechanical qualification to manage projects at our client site in Manchester and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for overseeing all stages of project delivery, from pricing and planning to execution and handover.

The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring safe, timely, and profitable outcomes. This is an ideal role for someone with strong experience in electrical or mechanical project management

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management, ensuring safe and profitable delivery
• Price and plan projects, and manage labour and materials effectively
• Manage multiple projects, ranging from simple to complex
• Oversee invoicing, profit margins, and cash flow for all projects
• Ensure all projects are entered into the company’s CRM system
• Provide technical support to the operations team on complex electrical or mechanical contract elements
• Attend client meetings to deliver regular project updates
• Conduct site safety visits to ensure compliance with contract standards
• Manage sub-contractors and perform performance reviews
• Conduct H&S audits on OCS and subcontractors
• Oversee the management of PPMs & hard services on-site

Tosucceed in this role, you’ll need:

• Previous experience of managing projects works
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel.
• Good attention to detail and level of accuracy.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to achieving results

Essential Qualifications:

• A craft qualification such as a recognised electrical apprenticeship such as or equivalent to City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering + AM2
• The current wiring regulations qualification such as or equal to City & Guilds 2381-18 Level 3 Award (18thEdition)
• Valid and in date Grade card/CSCS Card or equivalent qualification.

Desirable Qualifications:

• An Inspection & Testing qualification such as or equal to City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.