Electrical Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for a landmark carbon neutral transition project at Gatwick Airport. This role offers the chance to lead a £250M programme focused on sustainable energy infrastructure, including a £75M Major Energy Centre. As part of a dedicated team, you will oversee complex MEP projects, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions that contribute to a carbon-neutral future. This long-term, 5-year commitment promises to enhance your career while making a significant impact on the environment.

Benefits

Long-term project commitment

Travel expenses

Car or car allowance

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in building services or renewable energy sector required.
• Airport experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client expectations on complex projects.
• Oversee project reporting and management of resources.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Understanding of Carbon Reduction Technologies

Computer Skills

Education

Relevant Qualification in Building Services/Renewable Energy

Job description

Job Description

Role: Electrical Project Manager — Major Carbon Neutral Transition

Location: Gatwick Airport

Salary: Excellent package, including lodge and travel expenses, bonus, car or car allowance + long-term project commitment (5 years)

About the Opportunity

Mech Electrics Ltd are proud to be the retained recruitment partner for the UK’s leading specialist in delivering complex, high-value energy infrastructure and decarbonisation projects. We are recruiting for an Electrical Project Manager (also require a Mechanical Project Manager) to work on a landmark, multi-phase infrastructure and energy project.

This transformative programme will transition all property assets across the estate to carbon neutral operation by 2030 — a high-profile, nationally significant undertaking.

The Project

At the heart of this £250M programme is the construction of a £75M Major Energy Centre, incorporating:

• Air Source and Heat Source Pumps
• District Heating Network covering the entire airport estate
• Comprehensive Energy Upgrades to existing and new buildings
• Complete Electrical Infrastructure Overhaul — enabling a fully electric campus, with infrastructure to support plant, machinery, vehicles, and EV charging networks

This is a complex, multi-disciplinary project that will shape the future of sustainable infrastructure delivery in the UK.

The Role

• Relevant qualification & experience within building services/renewable energy sector
• Any airport experience is highly desirable
• Sizeable project experience and proven Project Management background
• Management and delivery of Client expectations
• Project reporting
• Management of directly employed resources including cost plan/bonus schemes
• Understanding of commercial practices and ordering of materials
• Delivery of projects with complex/sectional programmes
• Management of specialist subcontract packages
• Good computer skills
• Motivated, driven and able to manage own time
• Good communication skills & ability to manage teams

Candidate Profile

• Experience of complex MEP projects — ideally incorporating Energy Centres, District Heating, and Electrical Infrastructure
• A strong understanding of carbon reduction technologies, modern infrastructure systems, and airport or estate-wide projects
• Experience driving a project from 'cradle to grave'
• A collaborative, forward-thinking, and pragmatic leadership style

Benefits

• Be part of a high-profile, nationally significant project that will garner major public attention
• Join the UK’s leading specialist contractor in sustainable infrastructure — with in-house design, commercial, pre-construction, and operational delivery expertise
• Enjoy a long-term, 5-year role on a complex, flagship programme
• Enhance your CV with a career-defining project in the decarbonisation and infrastructure sector

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.