Electrical Project Manager
J2808
Posted: 20/04/2026
- £60000
- Manchester, North West,
- Permanent
Electrical Project Manager
Meridian are working with a growing Electrical contractor that specialise in commercial projects and fit-out services. As they continue to win and deliver projects they are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to supplement the project delivery side. You will be joining a project team whose focus will initially be on a 6-month refurbishment in Manchester and 3-month project in Leeds with further commercial projects in the pipeline. If you are looking to join a growing commercial Electrical contractor then this opportunity is perfect for you!
Benefits include (but are not exclusive to):
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Meridian are working with a growing Electrical contractor that specialise in commercial projects and fit-out services. As they continue to win and deliver projects they are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to supplement the project delivery side. You will be joining a project team whose focus will initially be on a 6-month refurbishment in Manchester and 3-month project in Leeds with further commercial projects in the pipeline. If you are looking to join a growing commercial Electrical contractor then this opportunity is perfect for you!
Benefits include (but are not exclusive to):
- Starting salary of c.£60k p.a
- Overtime may become available for weekends and additional earning potential (if desired)
- Company van and fuel card, or a car allowance (open to discussions on either)
- Immediate start available (subject to successful application)
- Overseeing regionalised contracts across Manchester and Leeds
- Joining a well-established and growing team
- Wide variety of commercial contracts delivered, specialising in fit-outs, redevelopments, and Cat-A/Cat-B projects
- Company pension scheme
- 45-hour week Mon-Fri, with option for additional hours
- Car allowance available (if desired)
- Mixture of site-based and office-based
- Electrical background required
- Commercial project experience, ideally from design & pre-con up to handover stage
- Up to date knowledge of industry standards, compliance, contract forms, and Health & Safety is essential
- SMSTS not essential, but is preferred
- IOSH, Health & Safety, or any additional qualifications are not essential but would be a bonus
- Experience managing Electrical trades, e.g Apprentices, Electricians, Electrical Testers, and Supervisors
- Strong commercial awareness and financial control skills (costing, forecasting, reporting)
- Experience managing labour, subcontractors, and supply chain performance
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage expectations and resolve issues
- Experience in design and pre-con is not essential but would be a bonus
- Full project delivery of commercial electrical contracts
- Deliver works in line with contractual requirements, KPIs, and response times
- Plan and manage resources, materials, budgets, and onsite workers effectively
- Problem-solve when there are potential issues onsite by communicating clearly with onsite management and office staff
- Work with the other members of the commercial and project team to identify, price, and deliver maximise contract value
- Consistently ensure compliance with H&S, compliance reports, and RAMS at all stages of project lifecycles
- Work closely with the commercial team to remain accurate on job costing, forecasting, and progress reports
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
