Job Description:

Electrical Project Manager (Electrical PM)

Location: Dublin / Ireland (project-based with travel as required)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Building Services / MEP / Electrical Construction

About the Role

Our client is a leading electrical and building services contractor delivering high-quality commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and data centre projects across Ireland and the UK. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to take ownership of key electrical packages from inception through to completion on major Dublin-based projects.

The Role

As Electrical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of electrical installations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will act as the key interface between clients, site teams, subcontractors, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
• Manage programme, budget, procurement, and resource planning
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Monitor progress, cost control, variations, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with Irish H&S regulations, QA standards, and electrical standards (e.g. ET101 / BS7671 where applicable)
• Lead client and site meetings
• Review technical submittals, drawings, RAMS, and commissioning plans
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and handover documentation
• Drive project performance and productivity on site

About You

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer within MEP/building services
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations (commercial, industrial, pharma or data centre experience preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commercial awareness including cost control, variations, and valuations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Full driving licence required

Desirable:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• SMSTS / IOSH
• Experience working on Tier 1 or large-scale projects

Salary, Benefits & Package



Salary

€80,000 - €110,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Senior or large-scale project experience: up to €120,000+

Holiday

25-30 days annual leave, plus statutory Irish public holidays, with potential additional company shutdown periods (e.g. Christmas)

Pension and Benefits

Employer pension contribution typically 5%-8%, with stronger packages up to 10%+ for senior or Tier 1 level roles.
Additional benefits include a company vehicle or a €7,000-€10,000 car allowance, a performance-related bonus (5%-15%+ depending on project scale), private healthcare (in stronger packages), life assurance and income protection (where applicable), laptop, phone, travel expenses, and ongoing training and professional development support, including chartership pathways.

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