Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager
Permanent or Freelance

Here at 1st Step Solutions, we are supporting an M&E contractor who are currently recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to join their Cardiff Office Team. The business has been established for almost 50 years, Cardiff Office has been opened almost 3 years.

Due to successful projects wins, the Cardiff office is expanding, looking for two Electrical Project Managers, this can be site Supervisors / Engineers looking to make the step up or secondly proven Project Managers that are looking to join a medium sized business with an annual turnover of circa £20M.

Projects secured total almost £5M, one near Chepstow and one in Cardiff

This role demands strong leadership and coordination skills due to the requirement of working closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams. This is to drive performance and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety throughout the project life-cycle, while also ensuring all works are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, support, and develop site and engineering teams.
Supervise site engineers to meet client expectations and project targets.
Ensure all site teams follow the relevant Health and Safety legislation and client procedures.
Prepare and manage RAMS, carry out site safety audits, and lead toolbox talks.
Plan and oversee testing, commissioning, and resource schedules.
Keep projects on time by managing time-lines and resolving issues early.
Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure financial performance across contracts.
Track and adjust budgets to manage resources efficiently throughout the project.
Ensure high standards are consistently delivered at all stages of a project.
Carry out site surveys and work closely with internal teams and clients.
Oversee invoicing and ensure compliance with all contract and legal requirements.

Requirements:

CSCS Black Managerial Card / SMSTS
Experience in electrical projects or contracts management.
Proven track record of delivering technical solutions and costings for projects up to £3M
Strong leadership, planning, and commercial awareness.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Familiarity with health and safety regulations and experience in preparing RAMS documentation.

How to apply

for this role:

To apply for this role, please respond to this advert or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) or give Andy Brooks a call on (phone number removed)

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