Senior Electrical Project Manager

MEP Contracting / Building Services

Central London

Permanent

A leading UK M&E contractor with a strong track record delivering complex, high-value commercial developments is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Project Manager to take a key leadership role on a major project in Central London.

This opportunity is to join a £40m MEP commercial scheme that has recently gone to site and has approximately two years remaining. The role offers the chance to lead the electrical package on a flagship development, working alongside a strong delivery team through to completion.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the electrical package, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme, and within budget, while maintaining strong relationships with the client and wider project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the electrical package on a large-scale commercial project in Central London.
• Take full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Oversee programme management including installation, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Work closely with the client, consultants, and commercial teams to manage variations, cost control, and programme milestones.
• Provide strong leadership on site, driving performance, productivity, and team engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Monitor progress and report regularly to senior stakeholders on project performance.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Project Manager within an M&E / Building Services contractor.
• Strong background delivering commercial, healthcare, Data Centres or Pharmaceutical projects (experience on large-scale London schemes highly desirable).
• Demonstrable experience managing electrical packages on projects typically £10m+ in value.
• Strong understanding of programme management, commissioning, and project delivery lifecycle.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage costs, variations, and subcontractor performance.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, live site environment.

Package:

• £90,000 – £100,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Travel Expenses
• Private healthcare
• Bonus potential
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact: Megan.Field@peoplegroup.com