Project Manager

TXM Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical/MEP projects, including data centres and mission-critical facilities. You will oversee programmes, budgets, resources and safety, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to meet demanding timelines.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, proactive risk management and a track record of delivering complex installations from award to handover.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical/MEP projects.
• Experience with data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation and infrastructure delivery.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, risks and commercial performance.
• Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award through to completion and handover.
• Take responsibility for project programmes, budgets, resources, quality and delivery performance.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics, installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to align with specifications and timelines.
• Work with clients, consultants and contractors to maintain effective communication and resolve issues.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation to minimise delays/cost overruns.
• Oversee procurement activities, material schedules and supplier performance.
• Review project costs, manage variations and support commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and technical standards.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to clients and senior management.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and final handover.

Skills

Electrical

MEP

Project management

Data centres

Stakeholder management

Budgets

Subcontractors

Risk management

Health & safety

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• Manage projects from contract award through to completion and handover.
• Take responsibility for project programmes, budgets, resources, quality and overall delivery performance.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics, installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure works are delivered in line with project specifications and agreed timelines.
• Work closely with clients, consultants and contractors to maintain effective communication and resolve project issues.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise delays and cost overruns.
• Oversee procurement activities, material schedules and supplier performance.
• Review project costs, manage variations and support commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, quality standards and relevant technical specifications.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to clients and senior management.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, documentation and final project handover.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience managing electrical, engineering or MEP projects.
• Experience within data centres, mission-critical facilities, power infrastructure or other technically complex environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation and infrastructure delivery.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing project programmes, budgets, risks and commercial performance.
• Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects to demanding deadlines.
• Relevant engineering, electrical or project management qualifications are advantageous.
• Exposure to electrical distribution systems, backup power infrastructure and associated installations.
• Involvement in testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Experience working with specialist engineering contractors or equipment suppliers.