Project Manager

Reports to: Head of Aftermarket

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: South West Depot

Salary: Competitive | Depending on Experience

Job Purpose

It is a technical leadership position and a pivotal role managing our Aftermarket Project Sales. You will own the lifecycle of complex generator and switchgear upgrades from technical inception to final delivery. This is your chance to leverage your engineering background to design innovative, future-proof solutions for mission-critical sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, and National Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth: Develop and execute the strategy for growing our Project Business, identifying high-value opportunities for electrical and mechanical system upgrades.
Technical Consultation: Act as the technical lead on project opportunities, including generator refurbishment, relocation, and complex electrical system enhancements.
End-to-End Ownership: Manage the full project lifecycle—from initial tender response and prequalification to monthly forecasting and post-delivery reviews.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with a dedicated Project Manager’s Assistant and liaise with high-level stakeholders, from Facility Management firms to internal Rental and Engineering teams.
Continuous Improvement: Champion ISO 9001 standards and safety protocols, ensuring every project delivered is a benchmark for quality in the industry.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a professional who balances technical mastery with commercial acumen. You should be looking to move into a role where your engineering knowledge directly influences business growth.
Qualified: HND/HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Experienced: Proven background in a customer-facing environment, ideally within the power generation or heavy electrical industry.
Autonomous: A self-starter who thrives on owning their pipeline and exceeding strategic targets.
Analytical: Strong IT skills and a deep understanding of delivery contracts and commercial margins.
Quality-Driven: Experience with ISO management systems and a commitment to Health & Safety excellence.

What we offer

EOT Bonus Scheme – benefit from the company's success by receiving a share of its profits.
Training, upskilling, and career progression
Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
Company pension scheme
Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess
Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services
23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Cycle to Work Scheme – tax-efficient bike purchase program
Employee Referral Scheme – earn rewards for referring qualified candidates

Our philosophy

Why Join Us?
You will be joining a team where "bespoke" is the standard. We offer a platform for you to grow the capacity of our Service Projects team, giving you the autonomy to control how projects are delivered and the strategy behind them.

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

NO AGENCIES

To apply forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@powerelectrics.com

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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