Project Manager | Power & Renewables | Aberdeenshire

Kirby Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Electrical Projects in Aberdeenshire. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in High Voltage and Medium Voltage projects, exceptional IT and communication skills, and a positive mindset. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive packages.

Benefits

Career Development Programmes

Excellent package with negotiation room

Qualifications

• Experience in Substations, High Voltage, Medium Voltage type projects is essential.
• Must be willing to travel between Glasgow and the greater London area.
• Ability to work on own initiative and build/manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead all activities for construction of Electrical Projects.
• Liaise with clients and design teams on procurement and engineering issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent verbal and writing proficiency

Professional acumen

Ability to manage a multi-disciplined project team

Positive solution-focused mindset

Education

3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Project Manager | Power & Renewables | Aberdeenshire role at Kirby Group Engineering.

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years. You will build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects, working with a vibrant, agile and multi‑functional team, benefiting from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes, and receiving an excellent package with room for negotiations.

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi‑disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high‑value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance‑focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Project Manager plans, organises, leads, coordinates and controls all activities concerned with the construction of Electrical (MV & HV) Projects. The P&R (High Voltage) Project Manager participates in the conceptual development of an engineering construction project and leads its organization, scheduling and implementation. He/she is the key point of contact with the client, builds and creates strong, assertive and positive relationships, and ensures that the site meets and exceeds environmental, health and safety standards. They also ensure a quality focus and quality outcomes so that the Kirby Group vision, mission & values are fulfilled.

Project Manager (High Voltage) Responsibilities

Project Start‑Up

• Arrange and chair handover of project from estimating department to construction team
• Liaise with OM in staffing of project
• Validate project and develop business plan, cost control system, cashflow and billable schedules, etc.
• Produce procurement plan, drawing / design plan, construction programme, S‑curve and histogram
• Liaise with client and design team on procurement and engineering issues
• Develop project safety and quality plans
• Mobilise sub‑contractors and labour in accordance with business plan
• Mobilise site establishment

Project Running Phase

• Continuous review of on‑site management competencies and develop a training plan for staff and operatives who require development
• Continuous auditing and reporting of EHS procedures
• Continuous auditing and reporting of QAQC procedures
• Deliver site‑specific EHS & QAQC TBT when required
• Manage site team in the effective day‑to‑day running of site activities
• Ensure compliance with programme, material deliveries and engineering
• Attend meetings with clients
• Hold progress meetings with sub‑contractors and ensure that safety and training are discussed
• Ensure effective cost and sales control in conjunction with Q.S.
• Advise client in good time of any potential project risks
• Ensure productivity at work face is measured on a weekly basis and maintain project progress control
• Escalate any project issues to OM
• Ensure the implementation of the 30 min reporting rule
• Submit monthly internal reports to the OM

Project Completion

• Ensure testing and commissioning is carried out in accordance with the Quality Plan
• Ensure final design audit (if applicable) is carried out by the EM
• Complete and certify all ‘life systems’ in good time for handover date
• Ensure all systems are demonstrated to Client and District Surveyor
• Handover O&M manual and record drawings
• Prepare final account with the QS, submit and agree with client in line with company objective
• Demobilise site team and establishment in conjunction with the OM
• Produce a project close‑out report and submit to the OM
• Archive project
• Maintain contact with client for warranty period and thereafter when retention monies are collected

Other Duties

• Maintain a site / day book
• Attend and participate in monthly project managers meetings
• Develop your skills in line with agreed training plan
• Put forward ideas for continuous improvement of company
• Maintain contact with your client base
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the client from project start‑up to project completion

Necessary Requirements

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or strong trades background
• Experience in Substations, High Voltage, Medium Voltage type projects is essential
• Professional Acumen – represent Kirby’s at a senior level in meetings, presentations, technical workshops, etc. in a professional, competent and capable manner
• Strong IT skills – ability to deliver presentations, reports, etc.
• Experience at managing a multi‑disciplined Project Team
• Must be willing to travel between Glasgow and the greater London area
• A strong communicator with excellent verbal and writing proficiency
• Able to work on own initiative and build and manage a team
• A positive solution‑focused mindset

For more information on this P&R Electrical Project Manager position or other P&R Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Contracts Manager opportunities based in Ireland, the UK or Europe, contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group confidentially on [phone] or apply in confidence.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing