Electrical Project Manager in Woodford Green

An established MEP contractor in North East London is looking for an Electrical Project Manager to take the reins on project delivery and play a central role in the company's next chapter. The mechanical and electrical contracting sector across London continues to see sustained demand, particularly within higher education and commercial environments where ageing building services infrastructure requires constant upgrade, maintenance, and replacement. For experienced electrical professionals who want more than just another PM role, this position offers something rare: the chance to step into a business where your work directly shapes operations, client relationships, and long-term growth.

About the Company

This respected MEP contracting firm has built a strong reputation delivering building services projects across London and the South East. Their client base is anchored in the higher education sector, with long-standing relationships across multiple London universities, alongside commercial and industrial work. The business is NICEIC-approved, holds a track record of quality delivery, and operates from offices in Woodford Green, North East London. As part of an ongoing leadership transition, the Directors are looking to strengthen the senior team with a capable project manager who can take genuine ownership of delivery and grow with the business over the coming years.

The Role

This Electrical Project Manager position in Woodford Green goes beyond standard project delivery. You will manage commercial and industrial electrical installation projects end to end, while also fulfilling the role of NICEIC Qualified Manager, responsible for liaising directly with the governing body during annual inspections and maintaining the company's accreditation standards. Day to day, the role is approximately 90% office-based with site visits for surveys, client meetings, and inspections as the projects demand. There is scope for occasional working from home. Critically, this is a position for a project manager who wants to step up and run with the opportunity, not someone looking for a quiet final posting before retirement.

What the role involves

• Taking full ownership of electrical installation projects from estimation and pre-construction through to delivery, commissioning, and handover across London and the South East.
• Acting as the company's NICEIC Qualified Manager, ensuring all work meets the required standards and managing the annual inspection process with confidence.
• Collaborating with the Directors on MEP trades estimation, pre-construction planning, and contract review, identifying risks and suggesting modifications where necessary.
• Managing project teams and subcontractors through the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and scheduling through to practical completion and client sign-off.
• Developing detailed project programmes for electrical and building services installation activities, coordinating with mechanical trades and wider project stakeholders.
• Reviewing and approving materials, equipment, and technical submissions for electrical systems to ensure compliance with current regulations and client specifications.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, particularly within the higher education sector, to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.

What you will need

• Recognised electrical qualifications such as City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, HNC, or equivalent, with a building services or electrical bias.
• Current 18th Edition BS 7671 wiring regulations certification and the ability to act as NICEIC Qualified Manager, handling inspections and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing electrical installation projects within commercial, industrial, or institutional environments, with education sector exposure being particularly valuable.
• Confidence managing multiple subcontractors across small to medium-sized projects, with strong organisational and scheduling abilities.
• Commercial awareness with experience contributing to estimation, contract review, and cost management on MEP projects.
• Strong digital skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery.
• The ability to work with autonomy, make sound decisions under pressure, and take ownership of outcomes without requiring constant supervision.

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

What is on offer

• A competitive salary of £60,000 for a capable project manager ready to make an impact from day one.
• A genuine career progression pathway, with the potential to grow into a senior operational or general management role as part of the company's long-term leadership transition.
• An office-based role in Woodford Green with flexibility for working from home and site visits across London and the South East.
• The chance to work closely with the Directors and have real influence over how the business operates and grows.
• A varied project portfolio spanning universities, commercial buildings, and institutional clients across the capital.
• A straightforward, no-nonsense working culture within a tight-knit team that values technical competence and getting the job done properly.

Why Building Services and MEP?

The building services and MEP sector is one of the most secure and rewarding areas of UK construction. Regulatory tightening, net-zero targets, and the sheer volume of ageing electrical infrastructure across London's educational and commercial estate mean that qualified electrical professionals with project management capability are in sustained demand. For those working in Electrical Project Manager roles in London and the wider South East, salaries remain competitive and career mobility is strong. Professionals who combine genuine electrical knowledge with project leadership and client management skills will find themselves well positioned for years to come, particularly within specialist MEP contractors where their expertise is valued and their contribution is visible.