Electrical Project Engineer/Manager

Company: Clements Young
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Location: Leicester Forest East
Job Description:

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:

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

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Posted: March 27th, 2026