Utilities Electrical Project Manager

Verto People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead a major national project installing electrical devices across substations from Aberdeen to Cornwall. This role includes full ownership from mobilisation to delivery, budget management, and oversight of health and safety compliance. Strong leadership and client management skills are essential, along with a proven background in electrical project management. Nationwide travel required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in utilities/electrical project management.
• Experience managing field-based crews.
• Excellent client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mobilise nationwide field crews.
• Manage large installation programmes across multiple substations.
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Technical knowledge of substations

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

Utilities Electrical Project Manager – Location: UK WIDE TRAVEL REQUIRED - From Aberdeen to Cornwall. We\'re looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead a large-scale national programme installing electrical devices across substations from Aberdeen to Cornwall. This is a high-profile role with full ownership from mobilisation to delivery, offering the chance to shape a project of real scale and impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mobilise nationwide field crews
• Manage large installation programmes across multiple substations
• Oversee Health & Safety, compliance, and quality standards
• Act as the main client contact, representing the project at senior level
• Own budgets, forecasts, and P&L reporting
• Provide leadership and direction to dispersed teams
• Attend management meetings in Ireland

Qualifications

• Proven track record in utilities/electrical project management
• Strong leadership with experience managing field-based crews
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
• Commercially astute with P&L ownership
• Technical knowledge of substations and electrical installations
• Willingness to travel nationwide and to Ireland

Benefits

This is your chance to take the reins on a major national utilities project with a blue-chip client, where you\'ll have the autonomy, scale, and visibility to make a real impact.