Job Description:

Electrical Project Manager 

Essex | Data Centre | Interim / Contract — Short Term (3–4 days/week considered) 

£ 400 per day but open for negotiation  

Our client is a UK-based data centre specialist delivering complex, technically demanding projects where there's no room for error. They're looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to take on a short-term, technically led role on a live data centre project in Essex. 

This is a short-term assignment, likely running through to Christmas with possible extension into January/March, and could suit someone working 3–4 days a week. It's a strong fit for someone more experienced looking for interim work rather than a long-term move. 

This role goes beyond package management, they need someone technically strong who can get into the detail, resolve design and coordination issues, and keep the project moving, not just oversee the install on site. 

What you'll be doing 

• Take technical ownership of the electrical package, resolving design and coordination issues rather than simply managing the install on site. 

• Work through RFIs, drawing queries and technical close-out with design consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team. 

• Coordinate the electrical scope with other services, mechanical, fire, BMS ,to avoid clashes and keep design intent intact. 

• Oversee delivery of busbar, LV power distribution, fire alarm/smoke systems, containment and small power installations. 

• Review and manage method statements, risk assessments and ITPs relating to the electrical package. 

• Monitor progress against programme, flag risks early, and help drive resolution of technical issues before they impact schedule. 

• Liaise with commissioning teams to ensure a smooth handover from installation through to testing and commissioning. 

• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including RFIs, submittals and red-line drawings. 

What you'll need 

• Strong electrical building services experience, ideally within data centres, critical infrastructure, hospitals, airports, labs or live commercial projects. 

• Hands-on technical knowledge of busbar, LV power, fire alarm/smoke systems, containment, small power, distribution and coordination with other services. 

• Comfortable and confident dealing with RFIs, drawing issues, coordination problems and technical close-out ,this is a technically-led role, not just package management. 

• Background as an Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Contracts Manager, or a strong Senior Electrical Package Manager ready to operate at this level. 

• Available for a short-term/interim assignment (through to Christmas, with possible extension into January–March) or on a part-time basis of 3–4 days a week. 

• Able to get to Harlow regularly for the duration of the assignment. 

Why this role 

A genuinely technical role on a live data centre project, with the flexibility of short-term or part-time working , ideal if you want interim, high-value work without committing to a long-term position. 

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