Electrical Project Manager

People Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Job summary

People Group Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical package on a major London commercial development. You will report into the Project Director and coordinate with internal teams, consultants and subcontractors to deliver safe, on-time and within-budget electrical works.

The role requires hands-on management from preconstruction to handover, strong technical knowledge, and a track record of delivering high-value MEP packages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager within MEP/building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services and installations.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial developments is highly desirable.
• Experience managing significant electrical packages and specialist subcontractors.
• Experience taking projects from preconstruction through to completion.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, testing, commissioning and handover processes.
• Confident managing clients, consultants, engineers and supply chain partners.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a key electrical package on a major commercial development.
• Oversee delivery from preconstruction through to completion.
• Lead electrical delivery activities and coordinate subcontractors.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design coordination.
• Monitor progress, quality, and programme delivery.
• Support commercial teams with variations and change management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Lead testing, commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Electrical Project Management

MEP coordination

Client & consultant liaison

Subcontractor management

Planning & programme control

Health & safety leadership

Job description

Electrical Project Manager

London | Major Commercial Development | MEP Package £50m+

Comprehensive Benefits Package | Freelance Considered

A leading building services contractor is delivering complex engineering solutions across some of the UK's most prestigious commercial, residential, healthcare, education, data centre and infrastructure projects.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across the commercial sector, we are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of a major commercial development in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business and play a key role in delivering a high-value electrical package as part of an overall MEP package exceeding £50m, working closely with operational teams, clients, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

The Role

As an Electrical Project Manager, you will take ownership of a key electrical package on a major commercial development. Reporting into an experienced Project Director and supported by an established delivery team, you will be responsible for managing electrical works from preconstruction through to completion.

You will oversee the successful delivery of complex electrical installations, ensuring packages are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The role will involve managing electrical systems and specialist packages across the development, working closely with internal teams, consultants and supply chain partners to ensure effective coordination and successful project delivery.

You will lead electrical delivery activities, coordinate subcontractors, manage technical queries and ensure all electrical systems are installed, tested, commissioned and handed over in line with project specifications and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full electrical delivery package on a major commercial development
• Take ownership of electrical works from preconstruction through to completion
• Report into the Project Director within an established project delivery team
• Manage electrical subcontractors, engineers and site teams to ensure safe and successful delivery
• Oversee electrical installation through to testing, commissioning and handover
• Coordinate with mechanical, CSA and wider project teams to ensure effective MEP integration
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design coordination
• Monitor progress, quality, compliance and programme delivery
• Support commercial teams with variations and change management
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors
• Lead testing, commissioning and handover activities
• Promote strong health & safety standards and a right-first-time approach
• Ensure electrical works are delivered in accordance with project requirements, specifications and relevant standards

About You

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager within the MEP/building services sector
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services and installations
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial developments is highly desirable
• Experience managing significant electrical packages and specialist subcontractors
• Experience taking projects from preconstruction through to completion
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, testing, commissioning and handover processes
• Confident managing clients, consultants, engineers and supply chain partners
• Strong organisational skills with commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, driven and committed to delivering high-quality projects safely and efficiently

Why Join Us?

• Package includes 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, pension scheme, bonus scheme and more
• Deliver a major commercial development with an overall MEP package exceeding £50m
• Opportunity to be involved from preconstruction through to completion
• Join a highly respected Tier 1 engineering and building services contractor
• Work alongside an experienced Project Director and established delivery team
• Collaborate with experienced MEP professionals across a technically complex project
• Secure pipeline of future projects across the commercial and wider building services sectors
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities
• Competitive benefits package with freelance options considered

If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking to join a business with a strong reputation and a secure pipeline of major commercial projects, we'd like to hear from you.