Senior Electrical Project Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 20%

Car allowance

Pension

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead 11kV distribution projects across Scotland from Glasgow area. You will manage programmes, resources and procurement while ensuring H&S and quality standards, and you will mentor Project Managers and Site teams.

This is a senior, leadership-focused role within a major utilities and infrastructure group, with a strong track record of staff development and a competitive package including £60,000-£70,000 base, 20%

Qualifications

• Senior PM with experience delivering large-scale electrical projects.
• 11kV distribution background (SAP/AP) with switching under supervision.
• Relevant electrical qualification and knowledge of UK regulations/standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple electrical projects across Scotland from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Build and manage programmes, resource plans, procurement and risk mitigation to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead, support and develop Project Managers, Site Managers and engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical project management

11kV distribution

Leadership

SAP / AP

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager-11kV networks

Glasgow Area (Glasgow, Bellshill, East Kilbride, Livingston, Falkirk), with travel across Scotland and NW England

£60,000 - £70,000 + 20% Bonus + Car/Car Allowance (£5,200) + Excellent Pension

Are you a Senior Electrical Project Manager looking for the chance to take real ownership of complex 11kV distribution projects, while leading and developing Project Managers and Site teams within a market-leading utilities and infrastructure group?

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior position where you will drive delivery across multiple programmes, influence standards and performance, and play a key part in the continued growth of a well-established, forward-thinking organisation who have won multiple awards for staff development and well being.

You will be joining a business known for long-term stability and professionalism, with a supportive culture that invests in people and recognises performance.

Due to continued success and project demand, they are now looking to add an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to strengthen their delivery capability across Scotland.

In this role you will plan and deliver electrical projects from inception to close-out, managing resources, programmes, procurement and risk, while ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.

You’ll also provide technical guidance across electrical design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover, with a strong focus on client relationships and operational excellence.

This role would suit a Senior Electrical Project Manager with an 11kV distribution background (SAP / AP), looking to step into a leadership-led position offering genuine responsibility, the chance to mentor others, and long-term career development within a leading utilities partner.

The Role:

• Permanent role, 40 hours per week for a large national utilities infrastructure business, covering a regional patch
• Lead and deliver multiple electrical projects across Scotland from planning through to commissioning and handover
• Build and manage programmes, resource plans, procurement and risk mitigation to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery
• Lead, support and develop Project Managers, Site Managers and engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, quality procedures and sustainability objectives

The Person:

• Senior Electrical Project Manager with significant experience delivering large-scale electrical projects
• 11kV distribution background (SAP or SAP in training / AP status) with switching under supervision (CIC COP Option 3/4)
• Relevant electrical qualification (Degree / HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or similar preferred) and a strong working knowledge of UK regulations/standards

Reference Number: BBBH280255

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.