Senior Electrical Project Manager

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Career development

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in recruiting a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead and oversee a range of electrical infrastructure projects in the Randburg area. The role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience delivering complex electrical engineering programs from conception to completion.

You will manage scope, budgets, timelines, risk, and stakeholder expectations, guiding multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and suppliers to ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a project management role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale electrical projects, such as power distribution, industrial controls, or building services.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, codes, and standards.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of electrical engineering projects, including scope definition, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage project teams, including engineers, technicians, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Oversee the procurement process for electrical equipment and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure all projects adhere to relevant electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement timely corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead and oversee a variety of electrical infrastructure projects in the Randburg area. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in managing complex electrical engineering projects from conception through to completion. You will be responsible for project planning, resource allocation, budget management, risk assessment, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and within scope. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in electrical engineering coupled with proven project management expertise in industrial or commercial settings. This is a high-impact role offering significant responsibility and the opportunity to shape major electrical developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of electrical engineering projects , including scope definition, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage project teams, including engineers, technicians, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Oversee the procurement process for electrical equipment and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure all projects adhere to relevant electrical codes , safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement timely corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a project management role .
• Proven experience managing large-scale electrical projects, such as power distribution, industrial controls, or building services.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles , codes, and standards.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Performance-based annual bonuses and long-term incentive plans.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Involvement in significant and technically challenging infrastructure projects.
• A dynamic work environment that values expertise and strategic leadership.