Senior Project Manager - Extra Low Voltage Systems (ELVS)

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Skilled Careers seeks a Senior Project Manager for an ELVS project in Central London. You will lead a multidisciplinary team across pre-construction, installation, commissioning and handover, delivering complex ELVS with a focus on safety, quality and programme adherence.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and extensive experience with ELVS or intelligent building packages in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large ELVS, MEP or intelligent building projects in London.
• Strong track record leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple specialist work packages.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing programmes, project controls and milestones.
• Competence using project planning tools such as MS Project or Asta Powerproject.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project team and ensure delivery.
• Develop and manage baseline programme; monitor milestones.
• Control costs, forecasts and variations; negotiate with subcontractors.
• Oversee risk reviews, safety and compliance.
• Oversee commissioning, handover, and client training.
• Drive timely reporting and post-handover close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Extra Low Voltage Systems (ELVS) - £95k - £100k per annum + Benefits - Central London

The Opportunity

We're currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join an established Tier 1 M&E contractor working on a major ELVS (Extra Low Voltage Systems) project in the City of London.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for managing the delivery of a complex, multi-discipline ELVS package through pre-construction, installation, commissioning and final handover.

The project incorporates a broad range of intelligent building technologies, including:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Security Systems
• Communications & Network Systems (CNS)
• Smart Building Technologies
• Master Systems Integration (MSI)

This is a senior-level opportunity suited to an experienced Project Manager who is confident leading large-scale ELVS or MEP projects and managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project team, including:

• Planners
• Quantity Surveyors
• Subcontractor Project Managers
• Project Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Installation and Commissioning Teams
• Provide clear direction, set objectives and drive accountability across the project team.
• Mentor and support team members to ensure effective delivery and professional development.
• Coordinate activities across multiple disciplines, ensuring programme, technical and commercial objectives are aligned.

Programme & Project Controls

• Develop, validate and manage the project baseline programme.
• Monitor progress against key milestones and provide accurate forecasts.
• Chair regular programme and look-ahead meetings.
• Identify potential clashes, delays and resource constraints and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage Early Warning Notices and Delay Notices in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with overall programme requirements.

Commercial & Contractual Management

• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to maintain effective cost control.
• Monitor expenditure, forecasts, valuations and variations.
• Review subcontractor costs and negotiate variations where required.
• Manage commercial and contractual issues to protect project profitability.
• Ensure contractual deliverables, reports, payment applications and final accounts are completed within required timescales.

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Lead project-level risk reviews and workshops.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical, commercial, programme and delivery risks.
• Ensure project quality procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety and compliance.
• Conduct regular site audits and ensure non-conformances are identified and resolved promptly.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality throughout installation, commissioning and handover.

Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee integrated testing and commissioning across the various ELVS disciplines.
• Coordinate software integration, controls and network commissioning activities.
• Manage the production and completion of commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate client training and ensure O&M documentation is delivered to the required standard.
• Drive an efficient and well-organised handover process.
• Lead post-handover reviews and ensure all outstanding contractual obligations are successfully closed out.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing large-scale ELVS, MEP or intelligent building projects in London.
• A strong track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple specialist work packages.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing programmes, project controls and key project milestones.
• Competence using project planning tools such as MS Project or Asta Powerproject.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Intelligent Buildings and smart building technologies.
• Integrated BMS / EMS systems.
• Master Systems Integration (MSI).
• BIM workflows and digital-twin platforms.
• Sustainability standards including BREEAM and NABERS.
• Complex commercial or high-specification developments within central London.

Skills & Personal Attributes

We are looking for a confident and experienced senior project professional who can take ownership of a complex project environment.

You will ideally be:

• A strong and inspirational leader with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• An excellent communicator and stakeholder manager.
• Proactive, resilient and adaptable.
• Comfortable working under pressure within a fast-paced project environment.
• Focused on delivering projects safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

For more information regarding the above role, please contact Stephen Tiigah -