Project Lead (Electrical)

-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Project Lead (Electrical) to manage a variety of construction projects at the Parliamentary Estate. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all project stages from scoping to final handover. Required qualifications include NVQ Level 4 in a construction-related field or equivalent experience. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with generous leave entitlements and benefits, along with ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Excellent employer contribution to pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 4 in a construction-related topic or the equivalent of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of how construction, refurbishment and conservation projects are delivered.
• Demonstrable financial and budget management skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects across the Parliamentary Estate.
• Secure stakeholder sign-off and develop business cases.
• Manage design, contracts, cost, and oversee installation on site.

Skills

Knowledge of construction projects

Financial and budget management skills

Planning and organizing project documentation

Ability to communicate confidently

Education

NVQ Level 4 in construction-related topic or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Lead (Electrical)

Positions: 1

Band / Grade: B1 H1

Salary: £45,442 - £55,365 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: Hybrid (remote and on‑site – Westminster, London)

Leave entitlement: Starting at 30 days per annum, pro‑ratio

Closing Date: 21st December 2025 at 23:55

Interview Date(s): WB 12/01/2026

What you'll be doing

Join the House of Commons as a Project Manager and take the lead in delivering a wide range of works across the Parliamentary Estate, from initial scoping to final handover. This is a role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to manage varied, meaningful projects in one of the UK's most iconic and mission‑driven environments.

Once the scope is agreed, you'll drive progress through every stage: securing stakeholder sign‑off, developing business cases, managing design and CDM requirements, procuring contractors, and overseeing installation on site. You'll administer contracts, manage cost and change, lead safety audits, coordinate quality inspections and ensure smooth commissioning and handovers.

With opportunities to shape continuous improvement, lead lessons‑learned sessions and occasionally deputise for senior managers, this role offers both responsibility and real impact at the heart of UK Parliament.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 60% of your time in the office.

Why Join us?

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in an excellent scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance, including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for

• Minimum NVQ Level 4 in a construction‑related topic or the equivalent of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of how construction, refurbishment and conservation projects are delivered.
• Knowledge of the process for appointing and overseeing external consultants and contractors to ensure project delivery is on time and within budget.
• Demonstrable financial and budget management skills and the ability to identify risks, issues, assumptions, constraints and dependencies.
• Evidence of planning and organising project documentation, understanding of filing structures and how to protect sensitive information.Ability to communicate confidently and the commitment to a work environment of mutual trust and respect.

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter with a 500‑word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here.

Note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, except in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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