Project Lead (Electrical)

House of Parliament; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent governmental institution in Edinburgh seeks a Project Manager to lead construction and refurbishment projects on the Parliamentary Estate. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and significant responsibility. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ L4 in a relevant field or equivalent experience, alongside strong knowledge of budget management and contractor oversight. Benefits include generous annual leave and participation in a robust pension scheme, making this a worthwhile opportunity in public service.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme with 27% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction projects or 5 years equivalent experience.
• Understanding of appointing and overseeing contractors.
• Ability to manage project documentation and protect sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of varied projects across the Parliamentary Estate.
• Drive project progress and secure stakeholder sign-off.
• Coordinate quality inspections and ensure smooth commissioning.

Skills

Knowledge of construction/refurbishment/conservation projects

Demonstrable financial and budget management skills

Ability to communicate confidently

Education

Minimum NVQ L4 in construction or equivalent experience

Job description

What you'll be doing

Join the House of Commons as a Project Manager and take the lead in delivering a wide range of works across the Parliamentary Estate, from initial scoping to final handover. This is a role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to manage varied, meaningful projects in one of the UK's most iconic and mission‑driven environments.

Once the scope is agreed, you'll drive progress through every stage : securing stakeholder sign‑off, developing business cases, managing design and CDM requirements, procuring contractors, and overseeing installation on site. You'll administer contracts, manage cost and change, lead safety audits, coordinate quality inspections and ensure smooth commissioning and handovers.

With opportunities to shape continuous improvement, lead lessons‑learned sessions and occasionally deputise for senior managers, this role offers both responsibility and real impact at the heart of UK Parliament.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 60% of your time in the office.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to :

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for.

• Minimum NVQ L4 in a construction related topic or the 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of how construction / refurbishment / conservation projects are delivered.
• Knowledge of process for appointing and overseeing external consultants and contractors to ensure project delivery is to time and budget.
• Demonstrable financial and budget management skills and the understanding how to identify risks, issues, assumptions, constraints and dependencies.
• Evidence of planning and organising project documentation, understanding of filing structures and how to protect sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate confidently and the commitment to a work environment of mutual trust and respect.

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here : Application process - UK Parliament

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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