Electrical Project Engineer/Manager

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer/Manager Location: Leicester-based (within commutable distance) with travel Salary: Minimum £56,000 - £60,000 per annum Employment Type: Permanent preferred, freelance may be considered for the right candidate About Our Client: Our client is a thriving and expanding building services contractor, who tend to specialise in distribution centres, warehouses and factory units, often with attached offices. They handle a diverse range of projects, from large single units to multiple smaller units. Following a period of significant growth, our client anticipates an exceptionally busy future and is looking to expand their team with talented and experienced professionals. The Opportunity: We are currently recruiting for 1-2 experienced Electrical Project Engineers/Managers to join our client's team. This role involves managing electrical projects from their Leicester office, with an expectation of traveling to project sites 3 days a week and working from the office 2 days a week. Key Responsibilities Will Include: * Taking full ownership of projects from the design phase, collaborating closely with the in-house design team. * Managing all aspects of procurement, including material sourcing, and selection of sub-contractors. * Ensuring the successful and timely delivery of projects, including budget control. * Ensuring effective handover of projects including creation and delivery of any training and O&M manuals for completed projects. * Providing on-site leadership and technical guidance to the site team as they need it. The Ideal Candidate: Our client is ideally looking for experienced individuals with demonstrated experience in similar roles. The successful candidate will possess: * Previous experience as an Electrical Project Engineer/Manager. * A strong electrical background, whether from progression from site-based roles or within previous management roles. * Electrical qualifications to ensure a deep understanding of the industry. * Current SMSTS certification or equivalent. * The ability to independently manage projects ranging in size from £300,000 to £2 million. * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Working Environment: Our client values collaboration and team cohesion, preferring team members to be primarily office-based. While occasional remote working may be accommodated, it is considered an exception rather than the rule. Remuneration and Benefits: * Competitive salary of £56,000 - £60,000 per annum. * Company car. * Comprehensive pension scheme (after a 3-month probation period). * Bupa healthcare (after 3 months probation period). * 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays (with 3 days reserved for the Christmas shutdown period). Career Development: Our client is committed to fostering professional growth and offers clear pathways for career progression and advancement into leadership positions for suitable candidates