Senior Electrical Project Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of electrical services for a prestigious project in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in large-scale project management within regulated environments. Responsibility includes overseeing site teams and ensuring compliance with safety legislation while driving productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and construction delivery environment.
• Experience in highly regulated projects valued between £15m – 100m+.
• Practical application of engineering principles and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of electrical packages on site.
• Ensure timely completion of commissioning and documentation.
• Oversee site teams and subcontractors' coordination.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project delivery of large-scale projects

Safety compliance

Innovative methods and systems

Education

First degree in Engineering Discipline

Industry recognised technical qualification (NVQ level 4)

Job description

Do you want to work on a project that brings together science, healthcare, and world-class design?

Are you driven by quality, innovation, and making a real difference in the built environment?

Then our in-house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!

Crown House Technologies are currently delivering the full MEP scope for the Ellison Institute of Technology's Oxford Campus – a world-class facility combining over 30,000m² of research laboratories, an oncology and wellness clinic, and collaborative spaces focused on solving humanity's most pressing challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of electrical services on one of the UK's most prestigious life sciences developments.

If you join us you'll be a valued member of an industry leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. We are committed to extensive training, development, and long-term career opportunities and as such this role is suitable for someone who is seeking long-term career progression.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the electrical packages on site through to handover.
• Ensure the timely completion of commissioning, safety documentation and final close‑out.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and coordination with design and planning functions.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards.
• Drive productivity, quality, and innovation across all project stages.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• First degree in Engineering Discipline (Electrical), other construction or design related degree, or an industry recognised technical or engineering qualification (NVQ level 4) plus demonstrable experience in a design and construction delivery environment.
• Ability to drive a large-scale project
• Previous project delivery experience of large highly regulated projects (MEP value of £15m – 100m+).
• The ability to select & manage innovative methods, use of materials & safe systems of work.
• Practical application of engineering principles and calculations.
• Establish and oversee local implementation of engineering systems, documentation / controls to comply with H&S legislation, & Company standards

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About Us

Crown House Technologies (Cht) is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off‑site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.