Electrical Project Manager

If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager ready to take ownership of major infrastructure projects, this could be the ideal next step. This is a senior leadership role with full cradle-to-grave responsibility across electrical delivery, including design input, pre-construction planning, on-site coordination, testing and commissioning, and final handover based out of Co Kildare or Co Dublin.

The role sits within a well-established, high-performing engineering and construction business working across a range of sectors including water, power, utilities, and infrastructure. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring project delivery is safe, on time, technically sound, and commercially successful.

You’ll be leading multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced, complex builds, often with high client visibility. This is the kind of position suited to someone who enjoys solving challenges in real time, thrives on accountability, and wants to grow into a Contracts Manager role over the coming years.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Electrical Project Manager Skills:  

• 5–7 years' experience in electrical project management (contractor or trade background).
• Electrical trade qualification and/or relevant third-level degree.
• A solid record of delivering large-scale electrical installations, preferably on design & build contracts.
• Deep knowledge of complex electrical services – including LV/MV distribution, fire alarm, emergency lighting, comms, security systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to maintain project margins.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• A strong track record of enforcing safety, quality, and compliance onsite.
• Experience with ATEX/Compex is a major plus.
• Background in water or gas treatment projects (including process/automation) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with CE marking and harmonised standards for construction products.
• Driving license
• Irish construction experience

As an Electrical Project Manager:  

• Full responsibility for all aspects of the electrical scope, including design coordination, construction, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Leading and driving large teams of engineers, electricians, subcontractors, and specialists to meet demanding programme targets.
• Taking ownership of cost control, resource planning, and ensuring project profitability.
• Managing all procurement – labour, materials, plant, and specialist subcontractors.
• Setting and upholding high standards for EHS and quality on-site.

• Develop and manage construction, quality, commissioning, and SHESQ plans.
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of Technical Submittals and RFIs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical standards and regulations:
• BCAR 2014
• Safe Electric guidelines
• IS10101:2020 and amendments
• Electrical testing, verification & certification process (ET&V)
• Monitor progress against programme and proactively manage schedule risks.
• Conduct weekly internal and external meetings, ensuring strong communication with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Manage the testing, commissioning, LOTO protocols, and final documentation (O&M manuals, test packs).
• Provide feedback on new business leads and maintain strong client relationships.
  
  The Package:
  
  Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of at least €85,000 plus package.
  
  Interviews are taking place this week so if you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353(0)15314345.
  
  The Breagh Team:
  
  Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with Construction jobs across the UK and Ireland, with an ethos based on flexibility, hard work, and a bit of good old common sense. We live within these core values servicing our clients and candidates daily.
  
  Key roles we recruit for include Health & Safety managers, M&E project managers, construction managers, M&E site engineers, M&E quantity surveyors, civil engineers, site agents, estimators, buyers, bid managers and M&E site supervisors, across Ireland and the UK.
  
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