Project Manager
AS OCU continues on a journey of substantial growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to come and join us based in Perthshire!
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team and oversee the successful delivery of electrical projects from inception to completion. The Electrical Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing electrical projects while ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and budgetary constraints. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and technical expertise in electrical engineering.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage electrical projects, including new installations, upgrades, renovations, and maintenance projects, from initial planning through to final handover.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to define project scope, objectives, and requirements, and develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Conduct site assessments and surveys to evaluate project feasibility, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and review electrical designs, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Procure electrical materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate and oversee the work of internal and external project teams, including electricians, technicians, and subcontractors, to ensure efficient project execution and quality workmanship.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and manage project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary to keep projects on track.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring cost control and profitability while delivering projects within budgetary constraints.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies, promoting a safe working environment and implementing safety protocols and procedures.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in project management within the electrical industry, with a track record of successfully delivering electrical projects on time and within budget.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks, manage resources, and mitigate project risks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and project teams at all levels.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on delivering high-quality electrical projects that exceed client expectations.
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
- Division
- OCU Nettworx
- Locations
- Perth
- Employment Status
- CIS
Perth
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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