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Randstad CPE; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades at a Water Treatment Works in the UK. The role covers end-to-end management of MCCs, power distribution, switchgear, cabling, dosing systems, and instrumentation, from scope through installation, commissioning and handover.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, water industry experience, and a track record delivering capital schemes on AMP frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering electrical packages on water treatment sites.
• Experience with MV/LV power distribution, switchgear and instrumentation integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring alignment with client specs and WIMES standards.
• Manage package budgets, track variations, and oversee subcontractor payments.
• Act as the primary technical contact for client representatives and MEICA subcontractors.
• Review RAMS, manage isolation procedures and QA checks.
• Establish and monitor detailed project schedules to avoid disruption to live water processing operations.

Skills

Electrical project management

Water treatment experience

Capital schemes delivery

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or HND/NVQ Level 4+

Job description

Electrical Project Manager (Water Treatment Works)

Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent

Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced,

Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades across an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath.

This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take full end-to-end accountability for managing electrical packages-including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), high/low voltage power distribution, switchgear, cabling networks, chemical dosing systems, and instrumentation integration-from initial scope through to site installation, commissioning, and final client handover.

Key Responsibilities

Package & Delivery Management: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring installation and commissioning align with client specifications and WIMES standards.

Commercial & Financial Control: Manage package budgets, track variations, review early warnings with the commercial team, and oversee subcontractor applications and payments.

Client & Stakeholder Interface: Act as the primary technical contact for client representatives, asset operations teams, design leads, and specialist MEICA subcontractors.

Health, Safety & Quality: Maintain safe working standards across live plant environments. Review and sign off on RAMS, manage isolation procedures, and enforce rigorous quality assurance (ITPs/QA checks).

Planning & Progress Tracking: Establish and monitor detailed project schedules, managing critical path activities to ensure no disruption to live water processing operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Water Industry Expertise: Proven track record as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer delivering capital schemes on UK water treatment sites (AMP frameworks).

Technical Background: Strong background in electrical power systems, switchgear, MCC replacements, telemetry, and process automation assets.

Qualifications: HND, Degree, or equivalent apprenticeship/NVQ Level 4+ in Electrical Engineering.

Mandatory Certifications

SMSTS

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

BS7671 (18th Edition)

Desirable: Authorised Person (LV AP) or First Aid at Work.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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