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Contract Project Manager Outside IR35
Job summary
A specialized project management firm in the UK is seeking a Contract Project Manager to oversee electrical installation projects in the utilities sector. The ideal candidate will manage multiple stakeholders and ensure high-quality delivery. This role offers competitive rates of £450 per day, with responsibilities including leading project planning, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This flexible position allows for remote work and various site-based engagements across the UK.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing electrical installation projects in the utilities or infrastructure sector.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and installation standards.
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple contractors and site‑based teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage electrical installation projects from planning to handover.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project milestones are met.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resources.
Skills
Education
Job Title: Contract Project Manager – Electrical Installations & Utilities Infrastructure
Location: South of UK – Various Locations / Flexible Site-Based & Remote
Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Project-Based
Duration: 6–12 months Outside IR35 with potential extension
Rate: £450 per day
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager on a contract basis to oversee the delivery of electrical installation projects within the utilities sector, including water and wastewater infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands‑on contractor who can manage multiple stakeholders, ensure high‑quality delivery, and meet strict timelines.
- Lead and manage electrical installation projects from planning, design, and procurement through to construction, testing, and handover.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and site personnel to ensure project milestones are met.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resources, implementing risk mitigation where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, health and safety standards, and client requirements.
- Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and reporting.
- Support project close‑out, documentation, and lessons‑learned processes.
- Proven experience managing electrical installation projects in the utilities or infrastructure sector.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and installation standards.
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple contractors and site‑based teams.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline preferred.
- Project Management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) advantageous.
- Contract-based engagement with exposure to high‑profile infrastructure projects.
- Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on challenging electrical installations.
- Flexible, hands‑on project management experience with clear deliverables.
- Competitive contractor rates and potential for contract extensions.
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