Electrical Project Lead

People Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction firm is seeking an Electrical Project Lead to oversee the electrical package on a major new-build project valued at £40m in the City of London. You will be responsible for project planning, procurement, and management of electrical works from pre-construction to handover. Ideal candidates will have Tier 1 contractor experience and strong MEP coordination skills. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Generous Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Senior Electrical PM / Electrical Project Lead experience on similar projects from pre-con to handover.
• Experience delivering projects valued at £15m+, ideally with Tier 1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme planning across pre-construction, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage logic-linked programmes, PPC plans, and weekly look-aheads.
• Coordinate and manage supply chain and internal resources.
• Lead procurement strategy and manage sub-subcontractor packages.
• Own project commercials, including P&L reporting.
• Chair programme, progress, and commissioning meetings.
• Oversee quality assurance, installation compliance, and commissioning strategy.
• Ensure technical coordination across design, installation, and commissioning.

Skills

Strong electrical bias

MEP coordination

Commercial management

Programme management

Job description

Electrical Project Lead

MEP Contracting / Building Services

City of London

Permanent

A leading global construction and consultancy firm is seeking aElectrical Project Leadto deliver a majorcommercial new-build project in the City of London, valued at£40m M&E, with completion scheduled for2028.

TheElectrical Project Leadwill act as the senior electrical lead on the project, reporting directly to theProject Director, and will take responsibility for the electrical package frompre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programme planning across pre-construction, construction, and commissioning
• Manage logic-linked programmes, PPC plans, and weekly look-aheads
• Coordinate and manage supply chain and internal resources
• Lead procurement strategy and manage sub-subcontractor packages
• Own project commercials, including P&L reporting
• Chair programme, progress, and commissioning meetings
• Oversee quality assurance, installation compliance, and commissioning strategy
• Ensure technical coordination across design, installation, and commissioning

Requirements

• Senior Electrical PM / Electrical Project Lead experience on similar projects frompre-con to handover
• Experience delivering projects valued at£15m+, ideally with Tier 1 contractors
• Strong electrical bias with solid MEP coordination experience
• Proven ability to manage programme, commercials, and supply chain

Package

• Salary: £95,000 - £105,000
• Car Allowance: £7,000
• Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Generous Pension Scheme