Electrical Project Manager

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are seeking an Electrical Project Manager based in Birmingham to be part of our growing team.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

General

• Full ownership of M&E services, ensuring collaboration with Kane support teams (Pre-Construction, Design, Commercial, Planning, SHEQ, Procurement, etc.).
• Plan, manage, and coordinate M&E installations and testing from conception to completion.
• Understand project scope, systems, and costs in detail.
• Liaise daily with Principal Contractor to agree on work sequences.
• Direct site management staff and Electrical subcontractors.
• Manage RFIs, resolve issues proactively, and mitigate risks.
• Oversee H&S compliance, QA/QC checks, and adherence to building regulations.
• Ensure contractual conditions are met and produce monthly project reports.
• Manage a single project of approximate values of £5M to £10M (NEC).

Financial/Commercial

• Work with Commercial and Finance teams to achieve cash flow and profit targets.
• Understand all contract T&Cs, specifications, and budgets.
• Control material and subcontract procurement; manage subcontract packages.
• Monitor labour productivity and assist with valuations, forecasts, variations, delays, and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate records and attend relevant meetings.

Operations

• Ensure efficient site activities, labour, subcontractor coordination, and material control.
• Support planning team with installation, testing, and commissioning data.
• Monitor progress against programme and SHEQ compliance.
• Manage commissioning, handover, and defect resolution.
• Chair and record regular site meetings; ensure O&M manuals are delivered.

People

• Ensure teams are qualified and resources available.
• Lead, motivate, and maintain positive site environment.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers; monitor relationships and conditions.

Customer & Business Development

• Interpret specifications and drawings; resolve conflicts between obligations and client requests.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure quality delivery for repeat business.

Corporate

• Uphold Kane Group values, policies, and safety standards at all times.

| QUALIFICATION |

Essential

• HNC or Equivalent qualification in Electrical / Building Services Engineering / HVAC
• SMSTS or equivalent
• Valid CSCS Card (black)

Desirable

• Completion of a recognized technical training scheme.

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

Essential

• 5+ years’ working experience in construction management and have appropriate building services industry experience.
• Knowledge of M&E systems, specialist systems, Life Safety Systems, building products, construction details/design and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Familiarity with construction management software packages.
• Have management experience in multi-discipline contracts and be capable of managing data flow processes
• Will have attended relevant H&S courses.
• Knowledge of construction (NEC) contracts and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of managing and administrating NEC projects

Desirable

• An engineering qualification
• Experience of managing large infrastructure packages

| ABILITIES & SKILLS |

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Developed problem solving skills, including the ability to manage conflicting work demands.
• Excellent team player with the ability to lead and develop those within the team
• Be able to undertake a continuous review of procedures to achieve and maintain best practice.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise and advise staff at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Excellent problem solver with the ability to deliver high quality and practical solutions
• Able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Must be very ‘hands on’ with Can do attitude
• Strong IT skills particularly with Microsoft office

| COMPANY BENEFITS |

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.