Electrical Project Manager

DPS Group Global; Limerick; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical scope of a pharmaceutical project in Limerick, on a 12-month assignment. The role runs from project execution through commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality standards.

The successful candidate will manage client-facing interfaces, coordinate teams and drive best practices across procurement, testing and handover activities on GMP-regulated sites.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years' experience delivering electrical projects in pharma, utilities, manufacturing or construction.
• Experience in PM, Senior Project Engineer or Lead Electrical Engineer roles.
• Knowledge of LV distribution, power systems and motor control.
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience on GMP-regulated sites and commissioning/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage full electrical project lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Lead electrical delivery teams including staff, subs and vendors.
• Ensure safety, quality and budget adherence across all phases.
• Interface between client and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical installation to meet programme milestones.
• Oversee procurement, variations and commercial performance.
• Monitor progress and report on schedule, risks and resources.
• Review designs for constructability and compliance.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Process, Automation and Construction teams.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive collaboration, safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical project management

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety

Budgeting & cost control

Client-facing communication

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Quality assurance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC and SCADA systems

Automation controls

Job description

Arcadis are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a pharmaceutical project for in Limerick 12-month assignment initially.

The successful candidate will lead the electrical scope of works from project execution through to commissioning and handover, ensuring all activities are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong stakeholder management skills and previous experience delivering electrical projects within regulated industrial, pharmaceutical, life sciences or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full electrical project lifecycle from planning through execution, commissioning and handover
• Lead electrical project delivery teams including direct staff, subcontractors and specialist vendors
• Ensure Health, Safety and Quality standards are maintained throughout all project phases
• Act as the primary electrical interface between the client and project stakeholders
• Coordinate electrical installation activities to ensure programme milestones are achieved
• Manage project budgets, variations, procurement activities and commercial performance
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting on schedule, risks and resource requirements
• Review electrical designs and ensure constructability and compliance requirements are met
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities
• Work closely with Mechanical, Process, Automation and Construction teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive a culture of collaboration, safety and continuous improvement across the project team

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years' experience delivering electrical projects within industrial, pharmaceutical, utilities, manufacturing or construction environments
• Previous experience in a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer or Lead Electrical Engineer capacity
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including:
• LV distribution
• Power systems
• Motor control
• Instrumentation
• Industrial electrical installations
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors
• Strong commercial awareness and project budgeting experience
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Full clean driving licence
• Previous pharmaceutical or life sciences project experience
• Experience working on GMP-regulated sites
• Commissioning and qualification experience
• Knowledge of automation, controls, PLC and SCADA systems
• Experience working on brownfield expansion projects
• Construction stage project delivery experience

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximise your impact, and grow professionally. By joining us, youll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy.

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We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreams - Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race - we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.