Electrical Project Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical installations in Galway and the West of Ireland, from pre-construction to handover. You will ensure projects stay on schedule, on budget and meet client standards.

The role offers a clear progression path, a competitive salary (€75,000-€90,000) with benefits, and options such as a company vehicle. Join a growing contractor focused on quality and regional projects with strong work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing electrical construction projects in Ireland or the UK.
• Trade or degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or holding relevant experience.
• Proven ability to manage all phases of projects independently, including commercial, H&S, and client relationship aspects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities, subcontractors, and direct labour, implementing best-in-class safety and quality standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, design teams, and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Take ownership of technical submissions, procurement schedules, and progress reporting, making critical decisions and driving project success.
• Oversee and manage electrical projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Supervise onsite construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project budgets, track costs, and prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues, and changes as they arise.
• Ensure that all electrical installations comply with relevant codes and standards.
• Lead project meetings and communicate effectively with all team members and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment, managing inventory and logistics.

Skills

Electrical project management

Leadership

Client liaison

Budget control

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

Electrical Project Manager - Galway

About Your New Employer

Sigmar Recruitment are working alongside a rapidly growing electrical contractor that is renowned for delivering high quality projects across Galway and the West of Ireland. Formed as a family business, they've grown significantly over the last decade including opening a Dublin branch aswell. They are now recognised as one of the leading electrical contractors in the West of Ireland. They can offer great career progression that is committed to your own professional development and are based near the Galway/Clare border away from the Galway City Centre so avoiding the daily traffic commute. They specialise in a range of commercial and industrial projects all in the Galway and West of Ireland region.

About Your New Job

As the electrical project manager, you will lead complex electrical installations from pre-construction to handover in the West of Ireland, ensuring all works are delivered on schedule, within budget and to client standards.

Main roles involved are:

• Coordinate site activities, sub-contractors, and direct labour, implementing best-in-class safety and quality standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, design teams, and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Take ownership of technical submissions, procurement schedules, and progress reporting, making critical decisions and driving project success.
• Oversee and manage electrical projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Supervise onsite construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project budgets, track costs, and prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues, and changes as they arise.
• Ensure that all electrical installations comply with relevant codes and standards.
• Lead project meetings and communicate effectively with all team members and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment, managing inventory and logistics.

What Skills You Need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing electrical construction projects in Ireland or the UK.
• Trade or degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or holding relevant experience.
• Proven ability to manage all phases of projects independently, including commercial, H&S, and client relationship aspects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Full driving licence required.

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary package of €75,000-€90,000 with benefits
• Company Vehicle if required
• Opportunities for long-term career progression with an established contractor.
• Great Work/life balance with all projects based in the Galway/West of Ireland region.