MEP Project Manager (Electrical)

Senior MEP Project Manager (Electrical)
Location: Bristol
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance & Benefits

The Opportunity
We are working with a specialist design, construction and engineering contractor delivering complex projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors.
With over 40 years of industry experience, they provide a comprehensive range of services, from site acquisition and design through to construction, refurbishment and client handover.
They are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager (Electrical) to lead the electrical delivery of a major  Data Centre refurbishment project in Bristol.
The project will expand the existing data centre's IT capacity by an additional 2.4MW, involving the installation of new mechanical and electrical infrastructure, including generators, chillers, switchgear, UPS systems and CRAH units.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical project professional to take a senior leadership role on a technically complex, high-value critical infrastructure project.

The Role
As Senior MEP Project Manager (Electrical), you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of complex electrical works, overseeing the project lifecycle from pre-construction and design coordination through to installation, testing, commissioning, energisation and final handover.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading electrical project teams, Project Managers and specialist subcontractors.
• Managing electrical delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Overseeing design development, technical coordination and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Managing procurement strategies, subcontractor performance and long-lead equipment.
• Ensuring electrical installations meet relevant standards, specifications and compliance requirements.
• Overseeing electrical testing, commissioning, energisation and handover.
• Managing project risks, programme challenges, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensuring robust health and safety procedures, including electrical isolations and safe systems of work.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders.

About You
They are looking for an established Senior Electrical or MEP Project Manager with a strong background in building services contracting and experience delivering complex projects within data centres, defence, energy or other critical infrastructure environments.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience managing large-scale electrical or MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and critical power systems.
• Experience delivering projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Previous experience managing electrical teams and specialist subcontractors.
• A good understanding of HV systems, energisation and electrical safety.
• Strong commercial, contractual and programme management skills.
• Experience working with NEC and/or JCT contracts (desirable).

Qualifications & Certifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• SMSTS.
• ECS Black Manager Card, or willingness to obtain.
• HV Authorised Person training or equivalent competence.
• IET, CIBSE or relevant professional membership, or working towards membership.

Package

• £80,000 – £90,000 basic salary.
• Car allowance (where applicable).
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Private BUPA healthcare and cash plan.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Cycle to work scheme and eyecare vouchers.
• Opportunity to work on a major, technically challenging data centre project