Electrical Project Manager – Commercial Fit-Out

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a background in M&E, electrical contracting, and commercial fit-out projects across office fit-out, retail fit-out, and hospitality projects.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Electrical Contracts Manager, M&E Project Manager, Building Services Project Manager, Electrical Site Manager, Fit-Out Project Manager

SALARY: £55,000 to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Vehicle OR Allowance + Benefits

LOCATION: Primarily Site Based across London and the South East of England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, with overtime as required to fulfil the role

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Electrical Project Manager with previous experience in M&E project delivery, electrical installations, and commercial fit-out environments across office, retail, and hospitality sectors.

As the Electrical Project Manager you will oversee programmes, subcontractor management, budgets, and site operations while ensuring all works comply with BS 7671 and building services standards. You will manage projects from mobilisation through to handover, maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality electrical contracting solutions.

The organisation is looking for an Electrical Project Manager with strong commercial awareness, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering long-term career progression, autonomy, and involvement in high-profile fit-out and electrical installation projects.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Electrical Project Manager include:

• Managing Project Delivery: Overseeing electrical installation projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Coordinating Project Programmes: Developing and maintaining schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Leading Client Meetings: Chairing and attending progress meetings with clients, subcontractors, and design teams
• Monitoring Commercial Performance: Managing project budgets, variations, final accounts, and cost reporting
• Ensuring Technical Compliance: Reviewing electrical installations to ensure compliance with specifications and BS 7671 regulations
• Managing Health and Safety: Reviewing RAMS, conducting inspections, and ensuring all site activities comply with legislation
• Overseeing Subcontractor Management: Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and labour resources across multiple projects
• Supporting Site Teams: Mentoring supervisors and operatives while promoting high standards of project delivery
• Managing Project Handover: Overseeing commissioning records, O&M manuals, and certification documentation

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in Electrical Project Management within electrical contracting or M&E environments
• Proven experience delivering commercial fit-out, office fit-out, retail fit-out, or hospitality projects
• Electrical trade qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• SMSTS qualification
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, building services, and BS 7671 regulations
• Experience managing project budgets, subcontractor management, variations, and final accounts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Competent in interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, and project programmes
• CSCS or ECS Manager card holder
• Full UK driving licence

DESIRABLE

• Experience across industrial, retail, residential, or public sector projects
• Knowledge of BMS, fire alarm, or emergency lighting systems
• First Aid at Work certification

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Autonomy and ownership of projects
• Stable business with long-term client relationships
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Company vehicle or car allowance

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14810

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