Project Manager- Switchgear

NES Fircroft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

UK travel

Travel & accommodation covered

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a background in electrical switchgear to support the delivery of projects across the UK. This role is a technical delivery position, interfacing between customers, engineering teams, factories and subcontractors from design through commissioning.

You will prepare RAMS and safety plans, guide switchgear systems, coordinate design drawings and FAT/SAT documentation, and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical switchgear or power distribution projects.
• Strong understanding of switchgear systems.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Electrical engineering background or strong technical project delivery experience.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage RAMS, safety plans and project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance on switchgear systems, electrical schematics and testing procedures.
• Coordinate and submit design drawings, FAT reports, SAT documentation and project schedules.
• Lead technical discussions with customers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings and customer sites during planning, installation and commissioning phases.
• Manage technical risks and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

Skills

Electrical switchgear

Power distribution

FAT/SAT

Installation

Commissioning

Electrical drawings

Technical delivery

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Electrical Switchgear
Location:Remote (UK) with Nationwide Travel when required
Contract: Outside IR35
Rate: Competitive Day Rate

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a background in Electrical Switchgear to support the delivery of projects across the UK.
This is a Technical delivery role, not a commercial PM position. You'll act as the key interface between customers, engineering teams, factories and subcontractors, providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle from design through to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage RAMS, safety plans and project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance on switchgear systems, electrical schematics and testing procedures.
• Coordinate and submit design drawings, FAT reports, SAT documentation and project schedules.
• Lead technical discussions with customers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings and customer sites during planning, installation and commissioning phases.
• Manage technical risks and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing electrical switchgear or power distribution projects.
• Strong understanding ofswitchgear systems.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Electrical engineering background or strong technical project delivery experience.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

What's on Offer?
Outside IR35 Contract
Remote Working
UK Travel Required
All Travel & Accommodation Expenses Covered
Hands-On Technical PM Role with Major Electrical Infrastructure Projects

If you're a Technical Project Manager with electrical switchgear expertise and enjoy being involved in the engineering aspects of project delivery, we'd like to hear from you.



With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.