At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical projects from pre-construction to commissioning on a major data centre development.
- Company: Top MEP contractor with exciting flagship projects in Central London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Work on one of the UK's largest data centres with a clear path to senior roles.
- Why this job: Join a landmark project with long-term career stability and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical project management and strong pre-construction skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading specialist MEP contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join the delivery team on one of the UK's most significant data centre developments. This is a rare opportunity to become involved at the very beginning of a flagship project, with approximately 6 months of pre-construction involvement before moving into full project delivery on a £200m+ MEP package. The overall programme is expected to run for approximately five years, offering exceptional long-term career stability and progression.
Working alongside senior project leadership, design teams, commercial teams and the client, you will play a key role in shaping the electrical delivery strategy before leading the successful execution of major works on site.
The Role
As Electrical Project Manager, you will take ownership of the electrical package from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. Responsibilities will include:
- Leading electrical pre-construction activities and delivery planning
- Reviewing design development and ensuring buildability throughout the project lifecycle
- Supporting procurement strategy and package buyout activities
- Developing project execution plans, programmes and resource requirements
- Managing subcontractors, suppliers and specialist vendors
- Driving programme, quality and safety performance across the electrical scope
- Working closely with commercial teams to manage budgets and cost control
- Building strong relationships with the client, consultants and wider project stakeholders
- Coordinating interfaces between CSA, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
- Supporting testing, commissioning and final handover activities
What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong pre-construction experience and understand how to set large-scale projects up for success before site mobilisation. You will ideally have:
- Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager on major MEP or mission-critical projects
- Strong pre-construction, planning and project setup experience
- Experience managing large electrical packages from concept through delivery
- Excellent knowledge of commercial, technical and programme management principles
- Ability to engage confidently with clients, consultants and senior stakeholders
- Experience within Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing or other complex construction environments
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
The Opportunity
Salary up to £125,000, £10,000 Car Allowance, Performance Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits Package. Long-term flagship project with approximately 5 years of secured work. Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest data centre developments. Clear progression into Senior Project Management and Project Director-level positions.
If you're an Electrical Project Manager who enjoys influencing projects from the earliest stages and wants to play a key role on a landmark mission-critical development, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Electrical Project Manager in London employer: Blue Fox
Join a leading specialist MEP contractor in Central London, where you will be at the forefront of one of the UK's most significant data centre developments. With a competitive salary, generous car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers exceptional long-term career stability and opportunities for progression into senior management positions. Experience a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and provides the chance to influence major projects from their inception.
