Electrical Project Manager

Thames Valley Park, Reading (RG6)
£375 - £425 per day (Outside IR35)
Long-Term Contract | September Start

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing M&E contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the South East.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a £3.5 million CAT B commercial fit-out at Thames Valley Park, Reading.

The project comprises a CAT B fit-out across three floors delivered over three phases, offering an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business with a strong pipeline of future work. Following the successful completion of this project, there will be opportunities to work on specialist laboratory refurbishments and office-to-lab conversion projects across Oxfordshire.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of the electrical package while coordinating closely with the wider MEP team.

You will act as the primary client contact on site, managing the electrical subcontractors while overseeing coordination with the mechanical and public health teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will also manage an experienced Site Manager who has been with the business for over two years, with ongoing support from the Head of Operations and Operations Manager.

• Manage the electrical package on a £3.5m CAT B commercial fit-out
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors whilst working closely with the wider MEP delivery team
• Act as the main client-facing representative on site
• Attend and chair meetings with clients, consultants, architects, design teams, project managers and subcontractors
• Manage procurement, programme and project delivery from pre-construction through to completion
• Monitor project progress, quality and commercial performance
• Review technical submissions, drawings and RFIs
• Coordinate commissioning, testing, snagging and final handover
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships throughout the project lifecycle

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager within the Building Services or M&E sector
• Experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or CAT A/CAT B office projects
• Experience managing electrical packages valued at £3 million+
• Strong understanding of electrical building services installations
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors on fast-paced commercial projects
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• SMSTS
• Full UK Driving Licence

• £375-£425 per day (Outside IR35)
• Long-term contract with an excellent pipeline of future work
• Opportunity to deliver a flagship £3.5m commercial fit-out
• Progression onto laboratory refurbishment and office-to-lab conversion projects across Oxfordshire
• Support from an experienced operational leadership team
• Excellent opportunity with a growing and highly regarded M&E contractor

If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking for your next long-term contract in Reading, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.