Senior Electrical Project Manager

Buuk Infrastructure Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension (10%)

33 days holiday (with option to buy 2)

Hybrid working

Referral payment £1000 (net of tax)

Development opportunities

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead multiple electrical projects from inception to handover. You will drive planning, safety, quality and commercial performance while guiding project teams and maintaining client relationships.

The role requires Chartered or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering large-scale projects in industrial, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and project management capability.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale electrical projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods and regulations.
• Experience in industrial, utilities, renewable energy, or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple electrical projects simultaneously.
• Develop project execution plans, programmes, and resource schedules.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage project risks and identify mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, and engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and emerging leaders.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Review engineering documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Support environmental and sustainability objectives.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure effective management of commissioning activities and project close-out.

Job description

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

GTC, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Senior Electrical Project Managerwho would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

Purpose of this role

The Senior Electrical Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical projects from inception through to completion. The role involves managing project teams and programmes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining strong client relationships. The successful candidate will provide leadership across multiple projects while driving operational excellence and commercial performance.

Your key responsibilities are

Lead and manage multiple electrical projects simultaneously.

Develop project execution plans, programmes, and resource schedules.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Manage project risks and identify mitigation strategies.

Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.

Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, and engineering teams.

Mentor and develop junior staff and emerging leaders.

Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Conduct regular project reviews and performance assessments.

Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company policies.

Champion a strong safety culture across all projects.

Ensure projects comply with quality management procedures and standards.

Support environmental and sustainability objectives.

Provide technical guidance on electrical design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Review engineering documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Support design coordination and value engineering initiatives.

Ensure effective management of commissioning activities and project close-out.

Qualifications

Appropriate Electrical Qualifications.

Appropriate H&S Qualification.

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Significant experience managing large-scale electrical projects.

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, and industry regulations.

Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Experience/Knowledge

Distribution Engineer background, specifically operating on 11kV networks either as an SAP or SAP in training holding AP status to enable switching under supervision in line with the CIC COP ‘Option 3/4'.

Significant experience and/or qualifications as well as having a working knowledge of current Legislation, Technical Standards & Specifications, Codes of Practice and Recommendations relating to the Electric Distribution Systems.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.

APM Project Management Qualification or PRINCE2 certification.

Experience within industrial, commercial, utilities, renewable energy, or infrastructure sectors.

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.

Conditions of Employment

You will hold a driving licence.

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

From the supportive culture and opportunities to grow, to the great friends and chocolate brownies, our people tell us what they love most about working at BUUK.

We all matter.

Find out about our supportive culture.

Hear how our shared sense of mutual respect and belonging underpins out culture and supports us all.