Electrical Project Manager

Overview

An established Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contractor based in Milton Keynes seeks an Electrical Project Manager to oversee a broad range of electrical building services projects including commercial fit-outs, refurbishments, design and build schemes, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and specialist installations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, a company car or allowance, bonus, and prospects for career advancement within a supportive, accessible management environment.

Key Duties

• Lead electrical projects from pre-construction stages through to handover, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Manage all procurement, scheduling, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate efforts among subcontractors, engineers, supervisors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Oversee financial aspects including budgets, variations, valuations, forecasts, and overall project performance.
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, main contractors, and design teams to handle RFIs, technical issues, change management, and documentation.
• Integrate electrical services effectively with mechanical, architectural, and structural project components.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety protocols, risk assessments (RAMS), permits, and CDM regulations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and scheduling risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager in building services, M&E, or electrical contracting fields.
• Demonstrated ability in managing commercial fit-out, refurbishment, or design and build projects.
• Technical proficiency in LV distribution systems, lighting (including emergency lighting), small power, fire alarms, structured cabling, security systems, UPS, standby power, BMS integration, and commissioning.
• Experience overseeing subcontractor management, site teams, project scheduling, and procurement processes.
• Strong commercial insight related to budget management, variations, and cost control.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK electrical standards, health and safety legislation, and CDM requirements.
• Possession of SMSTS certification and valid CSCS or ECS card.
• Electrical qualifications such as HNC, HND, or degree are advantageous but not mandatory if extensive practical experience is demonstrated.
• Resides within commuting distance to Milton Keynes with an ability to travel to multiple project sites as needed.

Compensation and Additional Benefits

• Competitive basic salary up to £75,000.
• Company car or equivalent car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Access to a secure and varied project pipeline including CAT A/B, refurbishment, design and build, and infrastructure projects.
• Direct engagement with senior leadership and decision-makers.
• A supportive, straightforward working environment fostering professional growth and increased responsibility as business expands.
• Opportunities for training and career development.