Are you an experienced, electrically-biased Project Manager?

We’re looking for an ambitious, full-time Project Manager to join Kendra. You’ll take ownership of electrical, sub-metering and building-performance projects from sales handover through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and close-out.

Combining practical electrical knowledge with strong project and commercial management, you’ll coordinate customers, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality projects while protecting programme, margin and customer satisfaction.

What you'll need

- Previous project management experience delivering electrical, controls, metering, energy or building-services projects in commercial or industrial environments.
- A recognised electrical qualification, with a strong practical understanding of LV distribution, containment, cabling, isolation, current transformers, metering panels and safe working practices.
- A current BS 7671 qualification. Relevant project management, construction or health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.
- Positive awareness of applicable health and safety requirements, including risk assessments, method statements, site inductions, permits and contractor management.
- Experience taking projects from sales handover through design development, procurement, delivery, commissioning, handover and final account.
- Ability to review drawings, specifications, surveys and construction information, identify gaps and manage technical queries or RFIs.
- Knowledge of sub-metering systems and communications such as M-Bus, Modbus, Ethernet or wireless networks would be advantageous.
- A good level of commercial awareness, including budgets, forecasts, applications, variations, change control and margin protection.
- Excellent customer service, stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and work under pressure, independently and as part of a wider team.
- Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and project documentation systems.
- A full UK driving license.

What you’ll be doing
- Managing the delivery of electrical, sub-metering and associated building-performance projects from sales handover to completion.
- Reviewing the agreed scope, estimate, programme,



customer requirements and project risks before work begins.
- Developing the delivery plan, programme, procurement schedule, resource requirements and project controls needed for successful execution.
- Coordinating detailed surveys and design information, including schematics, meter schedules, points lists, cable routes, panel requirements and communications architecture.
- Reviewing construction information, raising and managing RFIs, and ensuring design decisions and scope changes are recorded.
- Procuring meters, communication devices, electrical components, panels, field equipment, subcontract labour and specialist services in line with the project budget and programme.
- Producing or coordinating RAMS, programmes, progress reports and other project documentation.
- Managing engineers, installation teams and subcontractors so that work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard.
- Maintaining regular, clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders, including progress, decisions, dependencies, risks and required actions.
- Monitoring cost, committed spend, forecasts, applications, variations and change control to protect project margin.
- Identifying and communicating risks such as access restrictions, incomplete information, delays by others, supply-chain issues or changes in site conditions.
- Coordinating testing, commissioning and data validation so that installed systems operate as designed and accurate data reaches the intended platform.
- Leading project handover and close-out, including snagging, training, completion records, O&M; manuals, as-installed information and final commercial reconciliation.
- Ensuring engineering and management tasks are completed accurately and within the agreed timescales.
- Identifying opportunities for improvements, remedial works, upgrades, energy savings or follow-on projects that benefit the customer and Kendra.

Health, safety and quality




- Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring projects are planned and delivered in accordance with Kendra procedures and customer site requirements.
- Ensuring suitable RAMS, competencies, permits and controls are in place before work starts and remain appropriate as site conditions change.
- Confirming that engineers and subcontractors understand the scope, hazards, quality expectations and reporting requirements.
- Stopping or escalating work where risks are not adequately controlled or agreed standards are not being followed.
- Completing appropriate project reviews, inspections and quality checks, and ensuring defects or non-conformances are resolved.
- Maintaining accurate, auditable project records throughout the delivery lifecycle.

What success looks like as our next Project Manager
- Projects delivered safely to the agreed scope, quality, programme and customer expectations.
- Clear control of cost, change and forecast, with project margin actively protected.
- Technical information, procurement and resources coordinated in time to support delivery.
- Risks, dependencies and decisions identified early, recorded and communicated to the right people.
- Accurate commissioning, handover and project records completed without unnecessary delay.
- Positive customer and stakeholder feedback, with effective resolution of issues and a professional experience throughout.
- Practical follow-on opportunities identified and handed over clearly to the relevant Kendra team.

What you’ll get
- Competitive salary.
- Company car or allowance.
- Private healthcare for you and your family, including access to an online private GP.
- Annual bonus and healthy reward scheme through the healthcare provider.
- Long-service rewards, including additional leave after five years’ service.
- Option to buy additional annual leave or sell unused leave.
- Personal development plan and investment in technical, project management and personal development training.
- Participation in the employee referral scheme.
- A supportive team and working environment with opportunities to contribute to Kendra’s growing electrical, metering and wider building-performance offering.

Contact us To become our next Project Manager, Apply using the form provided or email [email protected] directly

📌 Electrically-Biased Project Manager (Field)
🏢 Kendra Energy Solutions
📍 Field