Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager at Go Construct Join to apply for the Electrical Project Manager role at Go Construct and manage electrical projects across residential, commercial, and renewable energy sectors. What does an electrical project manager do? As an electrical project manager you would be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and supply of electrical systems. Day‑to‑day, you’d draw up schedules, allocate time, resources, and budget, and manage staff to ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard. You could be supplying energy to housing estates, businesses and urban infrastructure, or working on renewable energy projects such as solar, wind or wave farms, or gas plants. Key responsibilities Understanding what the client or company wants to achieve Defining the technical requirements and feasibility of a project Outlining timescales, costs and resources needed to design and deliver an electrical operations project Making sure the work follows strict health and safety guidelines Complying with the National Grid and other regulators and managing grid connections Developing step‑by‑step project plans Leading a multi‑disciplinary project team Negotiating with designers, engineers, contractors and suppliers Liaising with staff at every level Overseeing several aspects of a project at the same time Ensuring each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard Sharing regular progress reports with the client and stakeholders Resolving any issues or delays Working in an office or onsite How to become an electrical project manager There are several routes to becoming an electrical project manager. You could complete a university or college course, or an apprenticeship. Many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions. You will need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site. University You could complete an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering to help you become an electrical project manager. Equivalent entry requirements explained Find a university course Funding advice College or training provider You could study a Level 4 or 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering to help you get into the industry. Equivalent entry requirements explained Find a course near you Funding advice Apprenticeship You could complete a higher apprenticeship in electrical engineering. You’ll need 4–5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9‑4 (A*‑C). Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. Your time will be split between on‑the‑job experience and a college or training provider. Guide to apprenticeships Work experience Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as an electrical project manager. Find out more about work experience Skills Understanding of electrical engineering Leadership skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to carry out logical problem solving Communication skills Qualifications Level 4 or 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Higher apprenticeship in electrical engineering Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering How much could you earn as an electrical project manager? Newly trained electrical project managers can earn £37,000 Electrical project managers can earn £93,000* Hours and salary depend on location, employer and any overtime you do. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Construction Peterborough, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr