Senior Electrical Project Manager

People Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK M&E contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical package on a prestigious Data Centre project. This role involves managing onsite electrical installations, overseeing subcontractor performance, and contributing to project strategy. The ideal candidate should have experience in high-voltage systems and project lifecycle management, especially in mission-critical environments. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £110,000 and attractive benefits including travel expenses, healthcare, and bonuses.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Healthcare

Bonus potential

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working on Data Centre projects in mission critical environments.
• Strong background managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to oversee both delivery and pre-construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead full electrical delivery on major Data Centre projects.
• Manage onsite installations, commissioning, and programme performance.
• Oversee subcontractor management, procurement, and client liaison.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical skills in electrical systems

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager

Building Services / MEP Contractor

Buckinghamshire

Permanent

A leading UK M&E contractor operating across Residential, Commercial, and Data Centre sectors is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to join its growing Data Centre division. You will be responsible for leading the electrical package on a £60m MEP Data Centre project, due for completion in Spring 2027.

This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious Data Centre schemes across London and the Home Counties, with clear progression towards Project Director level.

In this role, you will :

• Lead the full electrical delivery of major Data Centre projects valued up to £50m+
• Manage onsite electrical installation, commissioning, QA / QC, and programme performance
• Oversee subcontractor management, procurement, risk management, and client liaison
• Contribute to wider project strategy including :
• Long-term electrical programme planning
• Supporting recruitment and team development across the project
• Tendering, bid support and technical input for presentations
• Mobilising new projects and supporting pre-construction teams
• Working closely with estimating and commercial teams on proposals, pricing, and electrical strategy

Experience required :

• Essential : Experience working on Data Centre projects (mission critical environments, high-voltage systems, containment, generators, UPS, LV / HV distribution, etc.)
• Strong background managing full project lifecycles or multiple concurrent schemes
• Solid understanding of both delivery and pre-construction phases
• Excellent leadership, communication, technical, and stakeholder management skills

Package :

• £90,000 - £110,000 annual salary
• Travel expenses covered
• Healthcare
• Bonus potential
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

If you are interested, please contact [e-mail] or send me a message on LinkedIn.