Senior Electrical Project Manager

1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Project Manager on a permanent position based in London and Surrounding areas.

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of complex electrical building services projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Electrical Project Manager with a strong technical background and proven experience managing large-scale, high-value projects within demanding construction environments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing electrical project delivery from initial planning and pre-construction through to installation, commissioning and final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

Data centre experience would be a significant advantage, although we are equally interested in candidates who have worked within other critical and technically complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of electrical projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Manage all aspects of electrical project delivery, ensuring works are completed in line with agreed programmes, budgets and specifications.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including electrical engineers, site managers, supervisors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Oversee the installation of electrical building services, ensuring technical compliance and quality standards are maintained.
• Manage project programmes, resources, procurement and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, main contractors and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with relevant regulations, industry standards and health and safety requirements.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, inspection and certification of electrical installations.
• Identify and manage project risks, resolving technical and operational challenges effectively.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular project progress and financial reports.
• Ensure successful practical completion, commissioning and final project handover.

Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a highly capable Senior Electrical Project Manager who can demonstrate the following:

• A stable and consistent employment history, demonstrating career growth, progression and commitment.
• A proven track record of success within electrical project management.
• Evidence of taking on increasing levels of responsibility and managing projects of growing size and complexity.
• A clear understanding of what it takes to successfully deliver major electrical building services projects.

• Experience of taking electrical projects from initial planning and pre-construction through to completion, commissioning and final handover would be highly advantageous.
• Alternatively, candidates should have managed a substantial part of the project lifecycle and be able to demonstrate clear ownership and accountability for delivery.
• Strong experience in programme management, procurement, commercial control and subcontractor management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex electrical installations.
• Experience managing project budgets, resources, variations and contractual requirements.

• Data centre experience would be a significant advantage, particularly within large-scale or mission-critical facilities.
• However, we would also be keen to consider candidates with experience in other critical or technically demanding environments, including:
  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities.
  • Airports and aviation infrastructure.
  • Other mission-critical and complex building services environments.

• Competitive salary
• Auto enrolment into pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance 3x salary after probation)
• Sick pay
• Profit Share
• Season Ticket Loan
• Holiday entitlement is 23 days, plus bank holidays, increases to 26 days after 1 year, then to 31 days after 5 years.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.