Electrical Project Manager

Intelect (UK) Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead projects in key sectors including food & beverage and power generation. Responsibilities include managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering quality electrical engineering solutions. The ideal candidate holds qualifications in electrical engineering with strong project management skills. The role offers a competitive salary, private medical cover, and a clear career progression within an award-winning team.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Company car and fuel card

Support for training and certification

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical projects in various sectors.
• Strong understanding of distribution, switchgear, and control panels.
• High-level health and safety expertise on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion.
• Manage full project lifecycle and ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor and report on project performance.

Skills

Project management in electrical engineering

Electrical systems knowledge

Negotiation skills

Labour planning

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer

SSSTS qualification or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical calculation packages

Job description

Inte is a well-established engineering contractor with over 27 years’ experience, specialising in process industries including food & beverage, utilities, renewable energy, and heavy industry. With its Midlands branch based in Leicester, Intelect is known for delivering turnkey solutions, from design and automation to fabrication, electrical/mechanical engineering, and control systems.

We pride ourselves on a strong safety culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to developing talent, including via an award-winning apprenticeship programme.

As an Electrical Project Manager, you will lead projects from inception to completion, delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions across our key sectors: quarry & building materials, power generation & distribution, plus food & drink manufacturing.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing full project lifecycle – concept, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover
• Quoting, tender negotiation, and commercial management
• Planning and allocating labour, ensuring resources meet project demands
• Leading or coordinating electrical design (schematics, protection, layouts)
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Overseeing health and safety compliance (site standards, RAMS, risk assessments)
• Monitoring and reporting on project performance (cost, timeline, risk)

We are looking for someone with the following experience and qualifications:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer
• Proven experience managing electrical projects (especially in quarry, utilities/power Distribution, and food & drink sectors)
• Strong understanding of electrical systems: distribution, switchgear, design, control panels
• Skilled in labour planning and site resource management
• Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen
• Full UK driving licence

Health & Safety Expertise

• High-level H&S experience – you’ll have oversight on site safety
• SSSTS (Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme) qualification or equivalent

Design Skills

• Comfortable using design software (e.g. AutoCAD, CAD tools, electrical calculation packages)

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven and proactive – you take ownership
• Strong communicator (verbal & written) – able to influence across all levels
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

Working Hours

Full time position: Monday – Friday (40 hours)

What We Offer

• A very competitive base salary, with performance-related bonus potential
• Private medical cover
• Company car/commercial vehicle fuel card, and all associated expenses
• Opportunity to work in a growing, award-winning business renowned for technical excellence and safety
• Clear career progression: projects of increasing scale, mentorship, and potential move to senior PM or operations roles
• Support for additional training and certification, including H&S or engineering qualifications