Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
Location: Dartford, UK
About the Role
We are partnering with a rapidly growing building services contractor that specialises in integrated mechanical, electrical, and HVAC solutions. This business has a strong track record in highly regulated environments such as healthcare and education sectors, and is now scaling its electrical division.
As the Electrical Project Manager, you will lead and deliver electrical construction projects from design through to completion, ensuring they run safely, on time, on spec, and on budget.
Responsibilities
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Plan, manage, and oversee electrical projects (power, lighting, fire, security, data) in commercial and regulated sectors.
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Coordinate with design teams, clients, subcontractors, and internal disciplines (mechanical, BMS).
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Monitor project progress and drive continuous improvement, ensuring deliverables meet quality and compliance standards.
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Provide regular project reporting: budget, cost control, risk assessment, change management.
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Oversee health & safety on site; ensure works comply with relevant regulations and standards.
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Manage procurement of materials and subcontractors: negotiate contracts, maintain supplier relationships, track delivery.
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Lead, mentor, and manage a project team of engineers, site staff, and subcontractors.
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Conduct site meetings, inspections, and progress reviews; proactively resolve issues.
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Collaborate with senior leadership to drive capacity planning, resource forecasting and business growth within the electrical division.
Person Specification
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Proven experience (minimum 5+ years) in managing electrical projects in the M&E / building services sector.
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Strong technical understanding of electrical systems: power distribution, lighting, fire/security systems, data networks.
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Experience working in highly regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, education) would be highly advantageous.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
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Competent in budgeting, cost control, and commercial management.
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Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make decisions under pressure.
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Qualified to degree or HND level in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, PMP, or construction management) are a plus.
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Full UK driving license.
Why Join?
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Be part of a fast-growing business: their electrical division is expanding rapidly, driven by strong demand and recent financial growth.
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Work on high-profile and socially important projects (especially in public sector / healthcare).
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Opportunity to influence and shape processes within this relatively new electrical arm of the organisation.
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Collaborative culture that values quality, sustainability, and professionalism.
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Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with project size and responsibility