Electrical Project Manager

• Location: Perth
• Contract: Full Time
• Salary: Competitive

Job description

About JGM

Welcome to John G Mackintosh (JGM).

Founded in 1907 as a small family-run business, John G Mackintosh has grown steadily over the years, guided by values that remain central to our success today: Integrity, Diligence, Professionalism, and Collaboration. These principles define our culture and shape the way we work with colleagues, clients, and partners.

Our vision is to be Scotland’s preferred choice for building services solutions, and every member of the JGM team contributes to achieving that goal.

JGM delivers high-quality building services solutions across multiple sectors, supporting clients through safe, reliable, and high-performing engineering delivery.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with respect and fairness.

JGM is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Role Overview

The Electrical Project Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of electrical engineering and construction projects from planning and design coordination through installation, commissioning and final handover.

You will ensure allocated projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and technical standards. Working closely with clients, engineers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers, you will coordinate day-to-day project activities and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Health, Safety & Environmental

Safety is a core value at JGM and must always be a primary consideration in all work activities.

All employees have a responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to:

• Take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of colleagues and visitors
• Protect, as far as reasonably practicable, others from risks arising from work activities

All duties must be carried out  in accordance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and project resources.
• Monitor project programmes, progress, budgets and key deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, site teams and other contractors.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Monitor project costs, variations and changes.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and potential delays.
• Attend and contribute to project and client meetings.
• Ensure works comply with relevant electrical standards, specifications and regulations.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Manage commissioning, snagging and final project handover.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Previous experience managing electrical projects within the construction or building services sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, testing and commissioning.
• Good understanding of construction project delivery.
• Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Good commercial awareness, including project costs and variations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant electrical, engineering or building services qualification, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

General

This job description outlines the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the company as necessary, consistent with the level of responsibility and competence of the role.

JGM reserves the right to amend or update this job description in line with business needs and company priorities.