Electrical Project Manager
Location: Dublin & Leinster (Project Dependent)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Electrical Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering electrical projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
You will oversee projects from pre-construction through to completion, managing programme, procurement, commercial awareness, resources and client relationships while leading site teams to successful project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive electrical contractor delivering high-profile commercial, healthcare, hospitality and public sector projects across Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery
- Manage multiple electrical projects from commencement through to completion.
- Deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Develop and manage project programmes, milestones and two-week look-ahead schedules.
- Monitor project performance against labour, material and financial budgets.
- Identify risks early and implement solutions to minimise delays and cost impacts.
- Ensure all installations comply with drawings, specifications and current regulations.
Team Leadership
- Lead and support Site Foremen, Electricians, Apprentices and Subcontractors.
- Ensure projects are appropriately resourced throughout each phase.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and productivity.
- Mentor site management teams and promote continuous improvement.
- Foster a positive, professional and safety-focused culture across all projects.
Health & Safety
- Champion the highest standards of Health & Safety across all projects.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, Irish legislation and client requirements.
- Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Monitor site compliance through regular inspections and audits.
- Ensure plant, equipment and personnel remain fully compliant throughout the project lifecycle.
Procurement & Commercial Management
- Procure materials, plant and equipment in line with project programmes.
- Work closely with suppliers to achieve best value while maintaining quality.
- Coordinate procurement with the Finance team and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures.
- Monitor labour, plant and material costs against budgets.
- Identify and notify variations, delays and commercial risks promptly.
- Support quantity surveying and project cost reporting where required.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and main contractors.
- Attend coordination, progress and client meetings.
- Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries and project documentation.
- Ensure contractual communications are recorded accurately and issued within required timeframes.
- Maintain the company's professional reputation at all times.
Quality Assurance
- Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures throughout the project.
- Carry out regular quality inspections.
- Ensure installations meet specification and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee project commissioning, snagging, close-out documentation and O&M manual submissions.
- Deliver successful project handovers to clients.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing commercial electrical projects.
- Strong technical understanding of electrical installations and Irish regulations.
- Proven experience managing project programmes, budgets and resources.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Full clean driving licence.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
- Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar project management software.
- Safe Pass.
- First Aid certification.
- Experience delivering healthcare, commercial, hospitality or public sector projects.
- Knowledge of BIM coordination processes.
Skills & Attributes
We're looking for someone who is:
- A confident leader
- Commercially aware
- Highly organised
- Solutions focused
- Client focused
- Safety driven
- Calm under pressure
- An excellent communicator
- Detail orientated
- Passionate about delivering quality projects
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Full project lifecycle management
- Programme planning and resource management
- Budget and cost control
- Procurement and supplier management
- Health & Safety leadership
- Client relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Contract administration
- Team development and mentoring
- Project close-out and handover
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Company phone and laptop
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Career progression opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile commercial and public sector projects
- Supportive and collaborative management team
- Long-term pipeline of secured work
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality electrical projects while investing in our people. You'll be joining a company where your experience, ideas and leadership will have a direct impact on project success and business growth. We offer genuine career progression, a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to lead exciting projects across Ireland.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and ambitious contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our team and help deliver some of Ireland's most exciting commercial, healthcare and public sector electrical projects.
Pay: €52,866.28-€90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
