Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager

BMSL Group Ltd; Drax; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd recruitment for Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager on a major energy infrastructure project in North Yorkshire. You will lead installation, testing and commissioning of M&E packages on a large on-site team.

Strong electrical background with understanding of mechanical building services and experience delivering complex projects is essential. This contract role starts November 2026 with a typical daily rate of £350-£450.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electrical or M&E Project Manager on large industrial/infrastructure projects.
• Strong electrical background with understanding of mechanical building services.
• Experience delivering large site-based workforces and subcontractors.
• SMSTS certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery of M&E installation works on site.
• Manage electrical and mechanical packages from mobilisation to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour.
• Develop and manage short-term programmes and look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor productivity, progress and quality.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Produce progress reports and maintain project records.
• Drive testing, commissioning and final handover.

Skills

Electrical Project Management

Site leadership

Planning & coordination

SMSTS (safety)

Education

Electrical qualifications preferred

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager

Energy Infrastructure | North Yorkshire

£350-£450 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: November 2026

Duration: Long-term project with work extending through to Autumn 2027 and beyond.

A leading international engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager to join a major energy infrastructure project in North Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a large-scale M&E fit-out package on a nationally significant electricity transmission project. Working within a high-performing project team, you will lead installation, coordination, testing and commissioning activities through to successful project completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong electrical background coupled with a sound understanding of mechanical building services and experience delivering complex projects in challenging construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of M&E installation works on site.
• Manage electrical and mechanical packages from mobilisation through to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, specialist suppliers and direct labour teams.
• Develop and manage short-term programmes and look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor productivity, progress and quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Liaise with construction, commercial, design and commissioning teams.
• Manage procurement activities and material schedules.
• Produce progress reports and maintain project records.
• Drive testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
• Support programme recovery and resource planning where required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager or Senior Building Services Project Manager.
• Strong electrical background with a good understanding of mechanical building services.
• Experience delivering projects within one or more of the following sectors:
• Energy Infrastructure
• HVDC
• Power Generation
• Transmission & Distribution
• Substations
• Utilities
• Data Centres
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Process Plants
• Major Infrastructure
• Experience managing large site-based workforces and subcontractors.
• Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver projects to programme and budget.
• SMSTS essential.
• Electrical qualifications preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Working Arrangements

• Monday to Friday.
• Approximately 48 hours per week.
• Additional hours available where project requirements dictate.
• High-quality welfare facilities and on-site canteen available.
• Orange PPE required (troursers supplied if needed).

About the Project

Based in Drax, North Yorkshire, this project forms part of a major UK electricity transmission development that will strengthen national energy infrastructure and support the transfer of renewable energy across the UK.

The role will support the delivery of the M&E fit-out works associated with a new HVDC converter station. Construction activity will increase significantly from early 2027, with peak labour levels expected to exceed 80 personnel during the main installation phase.

This represents a rare opportunity to join a landmark infrastructure project at a critical stage of delivery, working for a contractor with an established track record across major engineering and energy projects.

If you have a proven track record delivering complex electrical or M&E installations within industrial, infrastructure, energy or data centre environments, we’d like to hear from you