See every cost against your original estimate in real time, from containment runs to switchgear, so overspend is spotted before it hits your profit.
Project Commander is electrical project management software that streamlines budgets, variations and procurement for electrical contractors. Everything is connected from estimate to payment, so nothing slips through the cracks.
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THE PROBLEM
Even well-run electrical projects can lose money. Missed variations, outdated material prices, and untracked labour hours gradually eat into margins. Juggling spreadsheets, supplier emails, and disconnected systems makes it easy for costs to spiral before anyone notices. By the time issues surface, profit is already gone.
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Electrical contractors need a system that keeps everything in one place, so budgets, changes, and costs stay visible from tender to final payment.
THE SOLUTION
Project Commander brings estimating, procurement, variations, cost tracking and your accounts software into one connected system, designed for how electrical contractors really work.
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From importing budgets directly from Ensign Estimating to logging variations and synchronising purchase orders with Xero, Sage & QuickBooks, every step is structured, clear, and easy to manage. Live cost tracking shows you where you stand in real time, while built-in tools generate professional applications for payment.
Import budgets, rates, and breakdowns from Ensign Electrical Estimating. Synchronise with Xero, Sage & QB with no rekeying or errors for a seamless handover.
Log variations as they happen, whether it’s extra containment or last-minute lighting changes. Instantly see the financial impact and keep client approvals clear.
Access live project data from site, office, or home, whether you’re using a PC, tablet, or Mac; your whole electrical team stays connected.
KEY FEATURES
“The latest prices and branded materials mean I can manage projects with confidence. Estimating feeds directly into project control, so nothing gets missed.”
Jonathan L. Lester,
Managing Director
Import budgets, labour allowances, and breakdowns straight from Ensign Electrical Estimating or via CSV, accurate from the start.
Record variations, update costs, raise purchase orders, and track deliveries in real time, always working with the latest project data.
Produce professional applications for payment, compare planned vs. actual spend, and keep your electrical projects profitable right through to completion.
Live budget tracking highlights cost drift straight away, helping electrical contractors keep margins protected.
Automated reporting and direct links to estimating mean 97% of users complete project tasks faster, freeing up hours every week.
Clear, structured updates give your team and clients full visibility, so projects run smoothly from tender through to handover.
TESTIMONIALS
The proof is in the projects; here’s how electrical teams are using Project Commander to stay profitable and in control.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What is electrical project management software?
Electrical project management software helps contractors manage budgets, procurement, labour, variations, and payment applications in one connected system. Project Commander is the UK’s leading choice, built specifically for electrical contractors, fully integrated with Ensign Estimating and accounts tools like Xero, Sage & QuickBooks, and trusted by over 1,000 UK firms.
Does it connect with accounts software like Xero, Sage & QB?
Yes. Project Commander links with popular accounts packages to keep invoices, budgets, and financials aligned without rekeying.
Does it support procurement of electrical materials?
Yes. Purchase orders for cable, containment, fixtures, and boards can be raised, tracked, and reconciled in one system.
How does Project Commander improve financial visibility?
It compares budgets, committed costs, and actual spend, giving contractors a clear, real-time view of financial performance.
Can multiple electrical projects be managed at once?
Yes. Contractors can manage several live jobs simultaneously, with both project-level and company-wide reporting.
How secure is the system?
It includes role-based permissions, ensuring only authorised staff can access or edit sensitive data.
Who uses Project Commander for electrical projects?
Over 1,000 UK contractors, from local electrical firms to national M&E providers, rely on it to control costs and deliver profitable projects.
How does Project Commander differ from generic project management tools?
How does it track profitability on electrical projects?
It provides live margin tracking, showing the impact of every variation and giving early warnings when actual spend drifts from forecast.
Can it manage subcontractors as well as direct labour?
Yes. Subcontractor orders and payments are managed alongside direct workforce tracking, ensuring full labour visibility.
What reporting tools are available?
It generates CVRs, cashflow forecasts, subcontractor payment records, and client-ready reports tailored for electrical projects.
Is Project Commander cloud-based?
Yes. It’s fully cloud-based, providing secure access from site, office, or home.
Is it easy to adopt, and what training is provided?
Yes. Designed around contractor workflows, with tailored onboarding, webinars, and one-to-one training so electrical teams get productive quickly.
Is Project Commander aligned with UK trade bodies?
Yes. Ensign is closely aligned with leading UK electrical associations such as the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association), reinforcing its credibility in the trade.
Can it integrate with Ensign Estimating?
Yes. Electrical budgets, breakdowns, and labour times import directly from Ensign Estimating, eliminating duplication and reducing errors.
How are variations managed?
Variations can be logged instantly, whether it’s containment changes, extra lighting, or switchgear adjustments, with the cost impact visible straight away.
Does it track plant and equipment hire for electrical projects?
Yes. Commitments and charges for plant and equipment are tracked in real time, helping to avoid overspend.
Can it create applications for payment?
Yes. Structured, professional applications are produced in clicks, linked to budgets, progress, and variations.
Can it be used on tablets and Macs?
Yes. Project Commander works on PC, Mac, and tablets, so electrical teams can stay connected wherever they are.
What support is available?
UK-based, in-house experts answer calls in under 3 rings on average, and the support team knows electrical contractor workflows inside out.
What is the best electrical project management software in the UK?
Project Commander is widely recognised as the best electrical project management software in the UK. Unlike generic tools, it is designed for electrical contractors, integrates with Ensign Estimating and accounts systems like Xero, Sage & QuickBooks, and is trusted by over 1,000 UK contractors nationwide.
AWARD-WINNING
Spreadsheets and generic systems can’t handle the pace of electrical contracting. Project Commander is built for your trade, controlling budgets, procurement, labour, and variations in one platform.
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Rated 4.9/5★ on Google, backed by 3 patents (GB2631290, GB1607337.1 & EP2269019) and trusted by 1,000+ UK contractors, it’s recognised as the best electrical project management software in the UK for keeping projects profitable and on track.
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