Electrical Project Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Package

Sector: Electrical Building Services | M&E | Commercial Construction

Job Type: Permanent

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.