Electrical Project Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Swindon to lead the delivery of multiple electrical projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.

You will manage project teams, maintain profitability, and oversee client relationships at senior levels while delivering against safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification required.
• CSCS Manager Card held or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Proven experience managing complex electrical projects in construction/building services.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with life sciences, pharmaceutical or healthcare facilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple electrical projects from design through handover (£1m–£5m+ each).
• Develop programmes, monitor budgets, schedules and KPIs.
• Identify and mitigate risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure contractual compliance and client satisfaction.
• Oversee procurement, cost control and change management.
• Lead project meetings and report progress to stakeholders.
• Mentor PMs, site managers, engineers and supervisors.
• Ensure HSE compliance and conformance with BS 7671 and relevant regs.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Manager Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Contract awareness

Budget & cost control

Multi-project coordination

Job description

Location: Swindon (Office and Site Based)

Type: Full-time

Sector: Life Sciences | Engineering | High-Performance Environments

We are looking for an Electrical Project Manager to join our team in Swindon, reporting to the Electrical Director and working as part of a high-performing team.

The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of multiple electrical projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. The role requires strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, leadership capability, and the ability to manage client relationships at a senior level.

The successful candidate will oversee project teams, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, manage programme delivery, and drive operational excellence whilst maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing:

Project Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple electrical projects simultaneously, ranging from £1m to £5m+ in value.
• Oversee all project phases from design development and procurement through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and manage project programmes, monitoring performance against budget, schedule and key performance indicators.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations and client requirements.

Commercial Management

• Work closely with commercial teams to maintain project profitability.
• Review project costs, forecasts, variations, and cash flow.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of change orders and contract amendments.
• Contribute to project reporting and monthly financial reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support customer retention and repeat business opportunities.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded throughout project delivery.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance project culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans.
• Ensure effective resource planning across projects.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement.

Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, company, and client-specific HSE requirements.
• Conduct regular project and site reviews.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, IET Regulations, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and other relevant legislation.
• Support quality assurance processes and achievement of project quality objectives.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor engagement.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure materials and equipment are delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with key supply chain partners.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams.
• Review design solutions for buildability, compliance, and efficiency.
• Support commissioning strategies and project close-out activities.
• Ensure integration and coordination with mechanical, BMS, and specialist systems.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• SMSTS
• CSCS Manager Card
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience managing complex electrical projects within the construction or building services sector.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems.
• Experience delivering projects in highly regulated environments such as life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing facilities.
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desirable

• Experience within Design & Build contracting.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience working on cleanrooms, laboratories, data centres, and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Experience supporting business development and strategic growth initiatives