Electrical Project Manager

ENERCON Wind Energy UK is looking for an Electrical Project Manager to join our growing Project Management team, based in Edinburgh. If you enjoy working on meaningful projects, solving complex technical challenges and being part of a team driving projects forward, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your role as Electrical Project Manager 

From day one, you’ll play a key role in delivering onshore wind energy projects across the UK and Ireland. The role is based from our new office at Edinburgh Business Park, working on a hybrid working basis. It is important to live within commuting distance to stay connected with the project team.

You’ll bring hands‑on experience in Electrical Project Management, particularly within HV electrical power systems, generation and distribution. You’ll be the go‑to expert for electrical matters, providing clear, confident technical advice to customers, sales colleagues, and network operators.

Working closely with the Project Manager and Construction Manager, you’ll help shape projects from the very beginning — building project timelines, identifying risks early, managing costs and ensuring everything is set up for success.

About ENERCON

ENERCON is a global leader in onshore wind energy, with over 13,000 colleagues worldwide. For more than 40 years, we’ve been delivering on our mission: Energy for the World.

Safety, quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. As a forward‑thinking organisation, we invest in our people, support long‑term careers, and create an environment where expertise is valued and ideas are encouraged.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on electrical works to customers, sales teams and utilities
• Develop customer offers, bills of quantities and technical specifications with the Project team
• Support customers and network operators in designing network connections
• Assist Sales during project initiation, including planning, scheduling and scope alignment
• Ensure all electrical works meet Health & Safety standards and local/international regulations
• Support the Commercial team with contract and claims management
• Negotiate with sub‑contractors
• Identify additional costs, downtime and construction risks alongside the Construction Manager
• Produce clear, detailed project and technical reports
• Drive optimisation initiatives with the General Project Manager and wider project teams
• Act as the main customer contact for electrical matters across all project phases
• Take ownership of electrical work packages during wind turbine planning and installation

The qualities we look for

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering 
• Experience in power generation and electrical power systems
• High‑voltage distribution experience
• Renewable energy experience (highly desirable)
• Project Management experience from an renewables, electrical, or industrial background
• Knowledge of SAP and SCADA systems (a strong advantage)
• A proactive, confident mindset and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland 
• Proficient IT skills
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Confidence working at height

What we offer you

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Annual car allowance
• 40‑hour working week (Monday–Friday)
• 34 days’ annual leave with includes 25 days leave and 9 public holidays
• Additional long‑service leave
• Enhanced pension (8% employer, 5% employee contribution)
• Life insurance (4x basic salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash healthcare cash‑back plan (optical, dental & complementary therapies)
• Overnight allowance for working away
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £1,000 employee referral bonus

Ready to Apply?

Apply now and upload your CV. If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch directly. You can also log into the recruitment portal at any time to track your application progress.