Senior Electrical Project Lead

YWCA of Greater Harrisburg; London; On-site; GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Lead for a high-value M&E life sciences project in Central London. This role offers the chance to manage large-scale and complex projects, with opportunities for progression into senior leadership roles in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Full company benefits package (travel, pension, etc.)

Discretionary performance bonus

Long-term progression into senior leadership roles

Qualifications

• Over 10 years' experience in the MEP Building Services sector.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems.
• Proven experience delivering £20M+ MEP packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle for large-scale M&E schemes.
• Oversee delivery of complex building services installations.
• Ensure compliance with MEP regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Electrical Systems Understanding

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Project Lead
Salary: Up to £115,000 plus full package
Location: Central London

Company & Role Description

I'm recruiting on behalf of a tier one UK M&E Building Services Contractor, recognised for delivering high-value, technically complex MEP schemes across the critical services, life sciences & commercial office sectors. With one of the most fruitful and impressive pipelines of work in the UK with many different global tier one principal contractors.

My client is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Lead to play a key role in the design & build delivery of a £42.5 million M&E life sciences and commerical office building in the Central London region which is located a short commuting distance of a main Central London train station.

Company Information / Unique Selling Points

• Defined progression route to a director role.
• Work with a Tier 1 M&E contractor on high value (£50 million) building services projects.
• Ongoing pipeline of major MEP delivery projects across London Zones 1-3.
• Exposure to technically advanced schemes across some of the most up & coming project sectors
• Join a supportive team with a reputation for excellence in building services engineering
• One of the most well structured & resourced firms in London.

What We're Looking For

• Over 10 years' experience in the MEP Building Services sector.
• No main contracting or client-side experience.
• Proven experience delivering £20M+ MEP packages from inception till completion.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems within a wider M&E context.
• Background with Tier 1 or major building services contractors
• Confident managing fast-paced, technically complex schemes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities / Skills & Experience

• Lead full project lifecycle for large-scale M&E schemes, from pre-construction to handover
• Oversee delivery of complex building services installations, including commissioning
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, and internal design and commercial departments
• Maintain control of programme, quality, and safety standards throughout project duration
• Interface with client and Tier 1 main contractor, acting as the electrical project lead.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant MEP and building services regulations

Remuneration Package

• Basic salary up to £115,000 depending on experience
• Full company benefits package (travel, pension, etc.)
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Long-term progression into senior leadership roles within M&E operations

If you're a Senior Electrical individual ready for your next step - and want to take the lead on a flagship scheme in the Central/City of London with one of the most dynamic names in the MEP building services sector - this is an opportunity not to be missed.