At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting electrical projects from start to finish in a dynamic construction environment.
- Company: Established building services contractor with a strong growth trajectory.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term project pipeline, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy a vibrant work culture in Milton Keynes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in commercial construction while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical project management and strong understanding of building services.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum package
Sector: Electrical Building Services / M&E / Commercial Construction
Employment: Permanent
The Role
We are working with an established building services contractor delivering electrical and M&E solutions across the commercial construction sector in Milton Keynes. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager to take full ownership of electrical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. The successful candidate will have a strong electrical building services background and proven experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment and design & build projects. You will manage electrical subcontractors, engineers, supervisors, suppliers, consultants and clients, taking responsibility for programme, procurement, commercial control, quality and overall project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of electrical projects from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover
- Manage the complete electrical project lifecycle including design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover
- Coordinate electrical subcontractors, engineers, supervisors and site teams
- Develop and manage project programmes and delivery milestones
- Coordinate electrical design and ensure buildability and technical compliance
- Manage procurement of electrical equipment, materials and subcontract packages
- Monitor project budgets, costs, valuations, variations and financial performance
- Identify and manage commercial and programme risks
- Liaise directly with clients, consultants, main contractors and project stakeholders
- Chair and attend progress, design, technical and subcontractor meetings
- Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes and project documentation
- Ensure electrical installations comply with drawings, specifications and relevant UK standards
- Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, architectural, structural and other building services packages
- Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover
- Monitor subcontractor performance, quality and programme
- Ensure RAMS, permits and site documentation are maintained
- Maintain high standards of health & safety and CDM compliance
- Provide regular project progress and commercial reporting
- Support forecasting, cost/value reporting and project financial control
- Resolve technical and delivery issues proactively
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality and profitability standards
Typical Project Experience
- Experience across some or all of the following would be highly relevant:
- Commercial office fit-out
- CAT A / CAT B refurbishment
- Design & build projects
- Commercial refurbishment
- Landlord and tenant works
- Electrical infrastructure upgrades
- LV distribution
- Small power
- Lighting and emergency lighting
- Containment
- Fire alarm
- Data / structured cabling
- Security systems
- Access control
- UPS / standby power
- BMS / controls interfaces
- Testing and commissioning
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager within electrical contracting/building services/M&E
- Strong electrical building services background
- Demonstrable experience delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects
- Experience working on design & build schemes
- Strong understanding of electrical installation and project delivery
- Experience managing electrical subcontractors and site teams
- Strong programme, procurement and project management skills
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, variations and cost control
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- Good understanding of UK electrical standards, construction practices, H&S and CDM
- SMSTS
- CSCS/EC
- Electrical qualification such as HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience would be advantageous
- Commercial construction experience preferred
Package
65,000 - 70,000 basic salary
Long-term project pipeline
Opportunity to progress within a growing contractor
Electrical Project Manager - MK employer: Build Space Group
Join a leading building services contractor in Milton Keynes, where you will have the opportunity to manage exciting electrical projects from inception to completion. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, this company offers competitive salaries, a long-term project pipeline, and the chance to progress within a growing team. Experience a collaborative environment that values quality, safety, and innovation in the commercial construction sector.
