MEP Project Manager (Electrical)

1st Step Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Electric vehicle scheme

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

1st Step Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager (Electrical) to lead the electrical delivery of a major data centre refurbishment in Bristol. The role focuses on delivering complex electrical works from design through to handover, overseeing teams and coordinating interfaces.

You will manage programme, cost, quality and safety across the project, with NEC/JCT experience and HNC/HND qualifications guiding your leadership on a high-value critical infrastructure site.

Qualifications

• Senior Electrical or MEP Project Manager with building services contracting experience.
• Experience delivering complex projects within data centres, defence, energy or other critical infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical project teams and subcontractors.
• Manage delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Oversee design development and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Procure long-lead equipment and manage subcontractor performance.
• Ensure installations meet standards and compliance.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, energisation and handover.
• Manage project risks and commercial performance.
• Maintain robust health and safety procedures and isolations.

Skills

Electrical/MEP project management

Building services contracting

Electrical distribution knowledge

HV systems

Programme management

NEC/JCT contracts knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Senior MEP Project Manager (Electrical)

Location: Bristol

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance & Benefits

The Opportunity

We are working with a specialist design, construction and engineering contractor delivering complex projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors. With over 40 years of industry experience, they provide a comprehensive range of services, from site acquisition and design through to construction, refurbishment and client handover. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager (Electrical) to lead the electrical delivery of a major Data Centre refurbishment project in Bristol. The project will expand the existing data centre's IT capacity by an additional 2.4MW, involving the installation of new mechanical and electrical infrastructure, including generators, chillers, switchgear, UPS systems and CRAH units. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical project professional to take a senior leadership role on a technically complex, high-value critical infrastructure project.

The Role

As Senior MEP Project Manager (Electrical), you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of complex electrical works, overseeing the project lifecycle from pre-construction and design coordination through to installation, testing, commissioning, energisation and final handover.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading electrical project teams, Project Managers and specialist subcontractors.
• Managing electrical delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Overseeing design development, technical coordination and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Managing procurement strategies, subcontractor performance and long-lead equipment.
• Ensuring electrical installations meet relevant standards, specifications and compliance requirements.
• Overseeing electrical testing, commissioning, energisation and handover.
• Managing project risks, programme challenges, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensuring robust health and safety procedures, including electrical isolations and safe systems of work.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders.

About You

They are looking for an established Senior Electrical or MEP Project Manager with a strong background in building services contracting and experience delivering complex projects within data centres, defence, energy or other critical infrastructure environments.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience managing large-scale electrical or MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and critical power systems.
• Experience delivering projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Previous experience managing electrical teams and specialist subcontractors.
• A good understanding of HV systems, energisation and electrical safety.
• Strong commercial, contractual and programme management skills.
• Experience working with NEC and/or JCT contracts (desirable).

Qualifications & Certifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• SMSTS.
• ECS Black Manager Card, or willingness to obtain.
• HV Authorised Person training or equivalent competence.
• IET, CIBSE or relevant professional membership, or working towards membership.

Package

• £80,000 – £90,000 basic salary.
• Car allowance (where applicable).
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Private BUPA healthcare and cash plan.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Cycle to work scheme and eyecare vouchers.
• Opportunity to work on a major, technically challenging data centre project