Electrical Project Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Package
Sector: Electrical Building Services | M&E | Commercial Construction
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
An established and growing building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their Milton Keynes team.
With a strong pipeline of commercial projects secured across the region, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to handover, working with clients, consultants and site teams to deliver high-quality installations safely, on time and within budget.
Projects include commercial fit-outs, CAT A and CAT B refurbishments, design and build schemes, electrical infrastructure upgrades and specialist building services installations.
This role would suit a commercially aware Electrical Project Manager who enjoys managing the full project lifecycle and building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion and client handover.
- Lead all aspects of project delivery, including procurement, programme management, installation, testing and commissioning.
- Coordinate subcontractors, supervisors, engineers and site teams.
- Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved.
- Oversee procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, variations and financial performance.
- Identify and mitigate commercial, technical and programme risks.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, main contractors and key stakeholders.
- Manage technical queries, RFIs, design changes and project documentation.
- Ensure installations comply with specifications, drawings and current industry standards.
- Coordinate electrical works alongside mechanical and wider construction packages.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover activities.
- Drive high standards of quality, health & safety and project reporting.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest standard.
Project Experience
Experience in some or all of the following would be advantageous:
- Commercial office fit-outs
- CAT A & CAT B refurbishment projects
- Design & Build schemes
- Landlord and tenant works
- Electrical infrastructure upgrades
- LV distribution systems
- Lighting and emergency lighting
- Small power installations
- Fire alarm systems
- Structured cabling and data installations
- Security and access control systems
- UPS and standby power systems
- BMS and controls integration
- Testing and commissioning
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager within Building Services, M&E or Electrical Contracting.
- Strong technical understanding of electrical installations and project delivery.
- Experience delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.
- Design & Build project experience preferred.
- Strong planning, procurement and programme management skills.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, variations and cost control.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and client relationships.
- Good knowledge of current UK electrical standards, health & safety legislation and CDM regulations.
- SMSTS certification.
- CSCS or ECS Card.
- HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent electrical qualification advantageous.
If you’re an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking to join a successful contractor with a strong reputation and exciting growth plans, we’d love to hear from you.