Electrical Project Engineer/Manager
Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer/Manager
Location: Leicester-based (within commutable distance) with travel
Salary: Minimum £56,000 – £60,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent preferred, freelance may be considered for the right candidate
About Our Client: Our client is a thriving and expanding building services contractor, who tend to specialise in distribution centres, warehouses and factory units, often with attached offices. They handle a diverse range of projects, from large single units to multiple smaller units. Following a period of significant growth, our client anticipates an exceptionally busy future and is looking to expand their team with talented and experienced professionals.
The Opportunity: We are currently recruiting for 1-2 experienced Electrical Project Engineers/Managers to join our client's team. This role involves managing electrical projects from their Leicester office, with an expectation of traveling to project sites 3 days a week and working from the office 2 days a week.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
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Taking full ownership of projects from the design phase, collaborating closely with the in-house design team.
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Managing all aspects of procurement, including material sourcing, and selection of sub-contractors.
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Ensuring the successful and timely delivery of projects, including budget control.
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Ensuring effective handover of projects including creation and delivery of any training and O&M manuals for completed projects.
* Providing on-site leadership and technical guidance to the site team as they need it.
The Ideal Candidate: Our client is ideally looking for experienced individuals with demonstrated experience in similar roles.
The successful candidate will possess:
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Previous experience as an Electrical Project Engineer/Manager.
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A strong electrical background, whether from progression from site-based roles or within previous management roles.
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Electrical qualifications to ensure a deep understanding of the industry.
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Current SMSTS certification or equivalent.
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The ability to independently manage projects ranging in size from £300,000 to £2 million.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Working Environment: Our client values collaboration and team cohesion, preferring team members to be primarily office-based. While occasional remote working may be accommodated, it is considered an exception rather than the rule.
Remuneration and Benefits:
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Competitive salary of £56,000 – £60,000 per annum.
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Company car.
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Comprehensive pension scheme (after a 3-month probation period).
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Bupa healthcare (after 3 months probation period).
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25 days of annual leave + bank holidays (with 3 days reserved for the Christmas shutdown period).
Career Development: Our client is committed to fostering professional growth and offers clear pathways for career progression and advancement into leadership positions for suitable candidates