Electrical Project Manager

Posted 04 November 2025
Salary £325 - £350/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationLeicester
Job type Contract
Job DurationN/A
Discipline Management and Supervisory
ReferenceIG / Leicester

Job description

Electrical Project Manager 

About the role 

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team on a commercial project (e.g. fit-out, shell & core, office block, retail centre, or mixed-use development).
This is a freelance position, responsible for managing and delivering all electrical works on site to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of all electrical works on site

  • Manage site teams including electrical supervisors, trades, and subcontractors

  • Interpret and review electrical drawings, designs, and specifications

  • Ensure installation work meets required quality, technical, and compliance standards

  • Work closely with other trade managers, project managers, and site management to coordinate schedules and resolve interface issues

  • Maintain and enforce health & safety standards, ensuring RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work are in place

  • Manage testing, inspection, and commissioning documentation

  • Monitor progress against programme, identify risks, and implement corrective actions

  • Oversee snagging, defect resolution, and project handover documentation

  • Produce accurate daily and weekly reports, progress updates, and material tracking

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Project Manager (or Senior Supervisor stepping up) on commercial or industrial projects

  • Proven record of managing full electrical project delivery from pre-start through to handover

  • Valid ECS Gold Card

  • SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

  • Strong understanding of current electrical regulations, health & safety, and QA processes

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Full UK Driving Licence

To Apply

Please send your up-to-date CV to apply for the Electrical Project Manager role.