Project Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead high voltage infrastructure projects in the UK. You will own delivery of complex schemes from £100k up to £5m, coordinating clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

The role requires an electrical engineering qualification and proven PM experience in industrial utilities, with a focus on safety, budget control, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience delivering HV and LV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, and protection schemes.
• Proven project management experience within industrial/utilities/energy sectors.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of HV and LV electrical projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, programmes, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal resources to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and profitability throughout delivery.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in compliance with CDM and company procedures.
• Manage installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Produce regular progress reports, identifying risks, challenges, and solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgets & P&L

Stakeholder management

Communication

Health & safety

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - High Voltage Infrastructure Projects

Circa £65,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking to take ownership of complex, high-value power infrastructure projects?

Our client is a specialist electrical engineering organisation with an outstanding reputation for delivering critical HV and LV infrastructure projects across the industrial, utilities, manufacturing, energy, and commercial sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an ambitious Electrical Project Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage technically challenging projects ranging from £100,000 to £5 million in value, covering everything from new electrical installations and substations through to complex retrofit programmes, system upgrades, switchgear replacements, shutdown works, and major plant overhauls.

Working closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and delivery teams, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of HV and LV electrical projects.
• Manage projects ranging from £100k to £5m in value.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, programmes, and resource requirements.
• Work closely with engineering teams to develop technical specifications and project solutions.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal resources to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and profitability throughout delivery.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in compliance with industry regulations, CDM requirements, and company procedures.
• Manage installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Produce regular progress reports, identifying risks, challenges, and solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional project delivery.
• Support site surveys, tender activities, and project planning initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement, capturing lessons learned and implementing best practice across future projects.
• Ensure high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality performance across all project activities.

What We're Looking For

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience delivering HV and LV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, protection schemes, and industrial electrical installations.
• Proven project management experience within industrial, utilities, energy, power, or infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and P&L responsibility.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and safe systems of work.
• IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS, or similar health and safety qualifications.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and customer focus.

What's In It For You?

• Opportunity to manage technically complex infrastructure projects.
• End-to-end project ownership with significant client exposure.
• Diverse projects ranging from upgrades and retrofits through to major capital installations.
• Join a respected engineering business with a strong reputation in the power sector.
• Competitive salary of circa £65,000.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and engineering excellence.