Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager (Water Treatment Works)

Location

Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent

Contract Rate

£450 - £500 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending)

Duration

18 Months (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date

Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced,

Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades across an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath.

This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take full end-to-end accountability for managing electrical packages-including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), high/low voltage power distribution, switchgear, cabling networks, chemical dosing systems, and instrumentation integration-from initial scope through to site installation, commissioning, and final client handover.

Key Responsibilities

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Package & Delivery Management

Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring installation and commissioning align with client specifications and WIMES standards.

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Commercial & Financial Control

Manage package budgets, track variations, review early warnings with the commercial team, and oversee subcontractor applications and payments.

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Client & Stakeholder Interface

Act as the primary technical contact for client representatives, asset operations teams, design leads, and specialist MEICA subcontractors.

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Health,

Safety & Quality

Maintain safe working standards across live plant environments. Review and sign off on RAMS, manage isolation procedures, and enforce rigorous quality assurance (ITPs/QA checks).

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Planning & Progress Tracking

Establish and monitor detailed project schedules, managing critical path activities to ensure no disruption to live water processing operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

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Water Industry Expertise

Proven track record as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer delivering capital schemes on UK water treatment sites (AMP frameworks).

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Technical Background

Strong background in electrical power systems, switchgear, MCC replacements, telemetry, and process automation assets.

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Qualifications

HND, Degree, or equivalent apprenticeship/NVQ Level 4+ in Electrical Engineering.

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Mandatory Certifications

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CSCS / ECS Card (Manager Grade)

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SMSTS

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EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

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BS7671 (18th Edition)

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Desirable

Authorised Person (LV AP) or First Aid at Work.

If this is something of interest please apply or reach out directly.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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