electrical project manager

Project Overview

We are seeking an Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead mission-critical electrical upgrades across an active Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath.

This 18-month AMP8 contract gives you full ownership of major electrical packages-including MCC replacements, HV/LV switchgear, cabling containment, instrumentation, and chemical dosing systems-from design review and install through to live plant cutovers, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Package Delivery: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, aligning installations and testing with client specs and WIMES standards.
• Commercial Control: Manage package spend, oversee subcontractor valuations, and administer NEC variations/Early Warnings (EWNs).
• Live Plant Interfaces: Coordinate cutovers, outages, and energisation with operational water teams to ensure zero disruption to live process treatment.
• Safety & Safe Isolation: Review complex electrical RAMS, enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) isolation regimes, and maintain strict site safety.
• Testing & QA: Oversee ITPs, FAT/SAT sign-offs, loop checks, and technical compliance through to final O&M handover.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Sector Experience: Proven track record as an Electrical-biased PM or Senior Electrical Engineer delivering schemes on UK water sites (WTW / WwTW).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep background in MCCs, LV/HV distribution, process automation, instrumentation, and telemetry.
• Qualifications: HND, Degree, or NVQ Level 4+ in Electrical Engineering.

Mandatory Tickets

• ECS / CSCS Manager Card (Black)
• SMSTS
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• Desirable: LV Authorised Person (AP), First Aid