Senior Electrical Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power contractor in London is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead high-value data centre projects across South East England. This role requires extensive electrical industry experience and project management skills, offering a salary of up to £100,000, a £6,000 travel allowance, and a robust benefits package including holiday and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Birthday Off

Pension

Career Progression

Above Average Bonus Structure

Qualifications

• 15–20 years in the electrical industry, ideally starting from the tools.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Proven experience delivering mission-critical or data centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Full cradle-to-grave project management, from pre-construction to handover.
• Managing subcontractors and overseeing all MEP package delivery.
• Building and maintaining project schedules.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Project management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

HSEQ compliance

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager – Data Centre Projects

Location: UK-based (travel across South East England, London & Home Counties)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + £6,000 Travel Allowance

Bonus: Above Average Bonus Structure

Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Birthday Off, Pension, Career Progression

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

I’m currently working with a leading critical power contractor delivering high-value electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth in the data centre sector, they are looking to bring on an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead major projects in London, the South East, and the Home Counties.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a high-impact role, with the chance to manage either multiple concurrent projects or one high-profile Grade A project valued at £100m+.

The Role

This is a key senior position requiring both site-based leadership and strategic planning. The role will involve a 50/50 split between on-site presence and project meetings/scheduling, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and client-side representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Full cradle-to-grave project management, from pre-construction to handover
• Managing subcontractors and overseeing all MEP package delivery
• Ensuring compliance with all HSEQ requirements
• Building and maintaining project schedules – MS Project experience is ideal, but theoretical planning knowledge is essential
• Reporting to senior leadership and client stakeholders
• Travel to and between sites across London and the South East

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15–20 years in the electrical industry, ideally starting from the tools
• Background with a Tier 1 MEP contractor
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Proven experience delivering mission-critical or data centre projects
• Skilled at managing complex packages and coordinating multiple disciplines
• Able to plan and manage their own workload and schedules
• IT literate – ideally MS Project, but not essential
• Ambitious, driven, and ready to take ownership of large-scale work

What’s on Offer

• Up to £100,000 basic salary
• £6,000 annual travel allowance
• Above average bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Pension and benefits package
• High-profile projects and long-term pipeline of work
• Clear progression path in a growing, well-established organisation

Interested?

If you’re a seasoned Electrical Project Manager looking for your next challenge in the data centre space, I’d love to have a confidential chat.