Job Description:

Senior Project Manager – Extra Low Voltage Systems (ELVS) Package
Location: City of London
Type: Permanent (PAYE) or Fixed-Term (Self-Employed option available)
Duration: Approx. 3 years (project lifecycle aligned)
Start Date: Immediate / Subject to notice period
Package:

• PAYE: Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits
• Self-Employed: Market-competitive day rate (TBC)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major Extra Low Voltage Systems (ELVS) package within a high-profile commercial development in the City of London.

The role covers full project lifecycle responsibility including preconstruction, installation, commissioning, and handover of integrated ELVS systems such as:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Security Systems
• Communications & Network Systems (CNS)
• Smart Building Technologies
• Master Systems Integration (MSI)

You will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and coordinate planners, quantity surveyors, subcontractor PMs, project engineers, software engineers, and commissioning teams
• Provide clear direction, mentoring, and performance management
• Ensure effective communication across all stakeholders and workstreams

Programme & Project Controls

• Develop and maintain the integrated master programme
• Monitor progress, forecast delivery, and manage updates
• Chair weekly look-ahead planning meetings
• Issue early warnings and delay notices in line with contract requirements

Commercial & Contractual Management

• Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost, forecasts, and valuations
• Review subcontractor accounts, variations, and claims
• Ensure timely submission of all commercial deliverables and final accounts

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Lead risk workshops and maintain risk registers
• Ensure full compliance with HSE and CDM regulations
• Conduct quality assurance audits and manage non-conformances

Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee integrated commissioning of all ELVS systems
• Manage software and systems integration testing
• Coordinate client training, O&M documentation, and project handover
• Ensure smooth close-out of all contractual obligations

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering large-scale ELVS or complex MEP projects in London
• Strong leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Solid commercial and contractual awareness
• Proficiency in planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Asta Powerproject or similar)

Desirable:

• Experience in intelligent buildings or smart building systems
• Exposure to BIM workflows or digital twin environments
• Understanding of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM, NABERS)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Commercially astute with strong analytical thinking
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Resilient, proactive, and confident working under pressure

Benefits (PAYE)

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare