Electrical Project Manager
Posted Today by RTL Group Ltd
£400 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
City of Westminster, Greater London
Summary: The Electrical Project Manager will oversee the electrical package for a commercial construction project, ensuring that all work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meets quality standards. This freelance role requires strong leadership and coordination skills to manage various stakeholders and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will also be responsible for procurement, budget management, and the preparation of handover documentation. Proven experience in managing electrical works on large-scale commercial projects is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver the electrical shell & core works from pre-construction through to handover
- Lead and coordinate electrical supervisors, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Review and manage electrical drawings, specifications, design information, and technical submissions
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Site Manager, MEP team, and other trade leads
- Oversee procurement of electrical materials and major plant, including long-lead items
- Monitor progress against programme, identify risks or delays, and implement mitigation measures
- Manage budgets, cost control, variations, and subcontractor applications
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements, including RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work
- Maintain quality control through inspections, audits, and snag management
- Manage testing, commissioning, and authority inspections where required
- Oversee preparation and delivery of handover documentation (O&M manuals, as-builts, test certificates)
- Ensure clear demarcation for future tenant fit-out works
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager on commercial shell & core projects
- Strong background managing electrical works on large-scale commercial or mixed-use developments
- Solid understanding of UK electrical standards, regulations, and best practice
- ECS Gold Card (or equivalent)
- SSSTS or SMSTS
- Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts and interfaces
- Full UK Driving Licence
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: City of Westminster
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Electrical Project Manager
We are currently working on a commercial construction project (shell & core / office block / mixed-use / retail) and are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join the team on a freelance basis.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing the electrical package on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver the electrical shell & core works from pre-construction through to handover
- Lead and coordinate electrical supervisors, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Review and manage electrical drawings, specifications, design information, and technical submissions
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Site Manager, MEP team, and other trade leads
- Oversee procurement of electrical materials and major plant, including long-lead items
- Monitor progress against programme, identify risks or delays, and implement mitigation measures
- Manage budgets, cost control, variations, and subcontractor applications
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements, including RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work
- Maintain quality control through inspections, audits, and snag management
- Manage testing, commissioning, and authority inspections where required
- Oversee preparation and delivery of handover documentation (O&M manuals, as-builts, test certificates)
- Ensure clear demarcation for future tenant fit-out works
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager on commercial shell & core projects
- Strong background managing electrical works on large-scale commercial or mixed-use developments
- Solid understanding of UK electrical standards, regulations, and best practice
- ECS Gold Card (or equivalent)
- SSSTS or SMSTS
- Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts and interfaces
- Full UK Driving Licence
To Apply
Please send an up-to-date CV to apply for the Electrical Project Manager position.