Electrical Project Manager

PE Global; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Excellent long-term career progression

Job summary

PE Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical delivery of high-profile residential developments in Cork City and surrounding region. The role involves coordinating on-site teams, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality across projects.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in electrical project delivery, strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in large-scale residential or mixed-use developments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electrical Project Manager or similar electrical project delivery role.
• Strong background in electrical contracting for large residential/commercial/mixed-use developments.
• Experience leading site teams, subcontractors and suppliers; strong budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivering electrical packages on major residential projects from planning to handover.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget and quality standards are met on site.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and manage project programmes with milestones and targets.
• Collaborate with main contractors, consultants and design teams for effective electrical coordination.
• Oversee procurement, material scheduling and subcontractor management to maintain progress.
• Manage project budgets, variations and commercial performance with the commercial team.
• Lead project coordination meetings and provide updates on progress and resources.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure compliance with design and standards.
• Ensure installations meet current regulations, HSE requirements and quality procedures.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to minimise disruption.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical project management

Electrical contracting

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Project programming

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a leading and well-established electrical contractor delivering major construction projects throughout Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor with an extensive portfolio of secured projects across Cork City and the surrounding region, offering long-term career stability and excellent progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will initially take responsibility for the electrical delivery of high-profile, high-rise residential developments in Cork City, working alongside established project teams on some of the region's most significant construction projects.

Our client offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including a company vehicle, along with the opportunity to develop a long-term career within a growing and successful organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of electrical packages on major residential construction projects, from initial planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage all aspects of electrical project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate site-based electrical teams, supervisors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and delivery targets are achieved.
• Work closely with main contractors, consultants, design teams and other M&E stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of electrical installations.
• Oversee procurement activities, material scheduling and subcontractor management to maintain project progress.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, variations and commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Attend and lead project coordination meetings, providing regular updates on programme, progress, resources and project performance.
• Review electrical drawings, technical specifications and installation requirements to ensure compliance with project design and relevant standards.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with current regulations, health and safety requirements and company quality procedures.
• Identify potential project risks and implement effective solutions to minimise disruption to programme and delivery.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final project handover, ensuring all documentation and certification requirements are completed.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, main contractors and project stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Project Manager or in a similar electrical project delivery role.
• Strong background in electrical contracting, ideally with experience delivering large-scale residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Electrical trade qualification, engineering qualification or relevant technical background.
• Demonstrated ability to manage electrical packages from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services installations, project programming, procurement and commissioning.
• Experience managing electrical site teams, subcontractors and project resources.
• Good commercial awareness, including experience with project budgets, cost control and variations.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with main contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of relevant electrical regulations, health and safety requirements and industry standards.

Candidates currently operating at Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager or Electrical Construction Manager level who are ready to progress into a Project Management position will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate relevant project delivery experience.

Salary & Benefits

Our client is offering an excellent remuneration package, reflective of experience and technical expertise, including:

• Highly competitive basic salary
• Company vehicle
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Permanent position with a well-established electrical contractor
• Extensive pipeline of secured projects throughout Cork
• Opportunity to work on landmark residential and commercial developments
• Supportive management structure and experienced project delivery teams