Senior Electrical Project Manager

Heated Mechanical Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services in London is recruiting a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead major electrical packages within commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.

You will oversee programmes, budgets, procurement and subcontractors, coordinating with mechanical teams, consultants and clients to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high standards. The role focuses on high-value packages in London with paid travel and significant client interaction.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience leading electrical projects in commercial fit-out/refurbishment environments.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, procurement and subcontractors effectively.
• Experience delivering projects valued at £10m+ is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major electrical packages in commercial fit-out/refurbishment projects.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with mechanical teams, consultants, clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee electrical installations (power, lighting, alarms, LV distribution) and commissioning.
• Monitor progress and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Lead meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Manage design coordination and project variations.

Skills

Electrical project management

Stakeholder management

Client facing

Budget management

Programme planning

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Location:Hackney, London
Salary:£85,000 – £90,000 per annum
Travel:Paid

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to join an established building services contractor specialising in electrical and mechanical installations across commercial environments.

The business delivers a range of technically challenging projects, with a strong focus on commercial office fit-outs, Cat A and Cat B refurbishments, and complex electrical building services installations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Manager who has a strong background in commercial fit-out projects, ideally with experience managing electrical packages valued at £10 million or above.

The Role

As Senior Electrical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of major electrical packages, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing electrical installations across large-scale commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Overseeing electrical packages ideally valued at £10 million or above.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, procurement and subcontractors.
• Coordinating with mechanical teams, consultants, clients and other project stakeholders.
• Managing electrical installations including power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarms, security systems and LV distribution.
• Monitoring project progress, costs and commercial performance.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant regulations, specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Leading project meetings and providing regular progress reports.
• Managing technical issues, design coordination and project variations.
• Overseeing commissioning, testing, handover and project close-out.
• Leading and supporting project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Project Manager.
• Strong experience delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing large electrical packages, ideally valued at £10 million or above.
• A strong understanding of electrical building services and commercial installations.
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, programmes and project budgets.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage project costs effectively.
• Good knowledge of electrical regulations, health and safety and quality standards.
• The ability to lead project teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• £85,000 – £90,000 salary
• Paid travel
• Opportunity to manage major commercial electrical projects
• Career progression within an established building services contractor
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging London projects