Electrical Project Manager - MK

Electrical Project Manager

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 Milyon 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 standardsTypical 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/ECS

Electrical qualification such as HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience would be advantageous

Commercial construction experience preferredPackage

£65,000 – £70,000 basic salary

Package / benefits

Long-term project pipeline

Opportunity to progress within a growing contractor