Job Description:

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.