Electrical Project Manager in Congleton

Electrical Project Manager

Location: North West (Commercial Projects Across the Region)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Electrical Project Manager to join a growing and successful electrical contractor following the award of several new commercial projects.

This role is ideally suited to someone with an electrical background who has already gained 2-3 years' experience in Project Management and is looking to accelerate their career within a supportive and expanding business.

You'll be responsible for managing multiple fast-paced commercial projects, typically valued from £400,000 upwards, with an average project duration of 16-18 weeks. Projects will predominantly be within the hospitality and leisure sectors, including bars, restaurants and other commercial fit-outs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical projects from pre-start through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate project programmes, resources, and site activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee subcontractors, direct labour and specialist suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage procurement of materials and equipment.
• Support installation teams through first fix, second fix and final commissioning stages.
• Ensure compliance with all electrical regulations, health & safety requirements and company procedures.
• Coordinate project close-out, testing certification and handover documentation.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience as an Electrical Project Manager.
• Electrical background gained within contracting or installation environments.
• At least 2-3 years' experience managing electrical projects.
• Experience delivering commercial projects valued from £400k+.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations and project delivery.
• Experience managing programmes with tight turnaround schedules.
• Knowledge of first fix and overall installation processes.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Previous experience delivering hospitality, retail or commercial fit-out projects.
• Electrical qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• SMSTS, SSSTS or relevant site management qualifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000.
• £5,000 Car Allowance.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong order book.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of commercial projects.
• Supportive management structure and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term stability and development opportunities.

Ideal Background

This role would suit candidates currently working as:

• Electrical Project Manager
• Junior Project Manager (Electrical)
• Electrical Contracts Manager
• Electrical Project Engineer
• Senior Electrical Supervisor looking to step into Project Management

from backgrounds such as:

• Electrical Contracting
• Commercial Fit-Out
• Hospitality Projects
• Retail Construction
• Building Services
• Electrical Installation

Career Opportunity

This position offers a genuine opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Project Manager to develop their career within a growing contractor. If you've built a solid foundation in electrical project delivery and are looking for a business that can support your progression into senior management in the future, this role provides an excellent platform to do so.