Senior Electrical Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager for a £97m data centre project in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves overseeing the full electrical delivery, managing large teams, and ensuring compliance with critical standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in data centres, strong technical skills, and leadership capabilities. Competitive salary up to £120K, with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Industry leading benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major electrical packages within mission critical data centres.
• Strong technical grounding in high-voltage/low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, containment, and commissioning.
• Ability to lead teams and maintain high performance under demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete electrical package from design development to commissioning.
• Lead project engineers and supervisors on large-scale M&E installations.
• Ensure compliance with Tier III/IV data centre standards.

Skills

Leadership capability

Technical grounding in electrical systems

Commercial acumen

Solutions-focused mindset

Job description

Reference: 081225_1765213827
Posted: December 8, 2025

Senior Electrical Project Manager - Tier 1 M&E Contractor
Major Data Centre Project - £97m
Location: Hemel Hempstead

Are you a proven Electrical Project Manager with the drive, technical excellence, and leadership capability to deliver one of the UK's most advanced data centre schemes? This is a rare opportunity to join a Tier 1 M&E contractor at the forefront of high tech critical infrastructure.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to take ownership of the full electrical delivery on a flagship £97m data centre in Hemel Hempstead. You will play a pivotal role in leading multi disciplinary teams, driving technical solutions and ensuring flawless project execution within a fast paced mission critical environment.

The Role

As Senior Electrical PM, you will be responsible for:

• Complete electrical package management from design development to commissioning and handover
• Leading project engineers, supervisors, and specialist subcontractors on a large-scale, high-spec M&E installation
• Influencing design, challenging technical solutions, and ensuring compliance with Tier III/IV data centre standards
• Managing programme, cost control, risk, procurement and client reporting at a senior level
• Liaising directly with blue-chip end clients, main contractors and internal leadership to maintain best-in-class delivery
• Ensuring uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience managing major electrical packages within mission critical data centres
• A strong technical grounding in high-voltage/low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, containment, power quality, and commissioning
• Leadership capability to drive teams, instil accountability, and maintain high performance under demanding deadlines
• Commercial acumen, contractual awareness and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for innovation and best practice

Why Join?

• Work with a Tier 1 M&E contractor known for delivering some of London's most complex data centre projects
• Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding critical infrastructure division
• Salary up to £120K, excellent package, car allowance, bonus structure and industry leading benefits

If you're ready to take on a career defining leadership role with major responsibility and high visibility, we want to hear from you.