Project Manager – Electrical Systems

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager – Electrical Systems to join an established engineering business based in Totton, Southampton. This is a key role overseeing the end-to-end delivery of customised electrical metering, monitoring, panel-building and systems-integration projects within the electricity supply industry.

As Project Manager – Electrical Systems, you will manage multiple projects from contract review and design coordination through procurement, manufacture, FAT, delivery, installation, commissioning and final handover. You will work closely with engineering, production, procurement, quality, customers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues and change control
Coordinate engineering, production, procurement, quality and customer support
Act as the main customer contact and lead project reviews
Manage project documentation, reporting and project governance
Oversee FAT, delivery, installation, commissioning and handover
Manage and develop the Project Coordinator and Project Document Controller
Monitor commercial performance, forecasting and project costs
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, relevant metering Codes of Practice and applicable industry standards
Complete project close-out and drive continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for a Project Manager – Electrical Systems with proven experience delivering electrical, electronic, control-panel or systems-integration projects through the full project lifecycle.

You will ideally have:

HNC/HND, degree, technical apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical/electronic engineering or project management
Experience managing multiple concurrent engineering projects
Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, procurement, risk and change management
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications and contracts
Experience managing customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams
Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
Previous experience with FAT/SAT, commissioning or regulated/safety-critical projects would be advantageous
Experience within utilities, electricity transmission/distribution, generation or renewables would be beneficial

Knowledge of metering, DSM, PMU, PQM, DCS/SCADA, IEC 61850, MOCOPA or ENA requirements would be advantageous but is not essential.

Project Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Totton, Southampton
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 DOE
Hours: 09:00–17:30, 37.5 hours per week
Employment: Permanent

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of technically complex electrical projects while working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Project Manager - Electrical Systems