Technical Project Manager – Critical Power Systems / Switchgear Maintenance Projects – Canary Wharf
£75k–£85k + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join a respected M&E Building Services contractor supporting the delivery of critical power systems and switchgear maintenance projects for major commercial clients.
The employer is a long-established building services contractor with a strong reputation for reliability, technical expertise and long-term client relationships. Their Critical Power Systems division, launched in early 2025, focuses on the maintenance and performance of switchgear systems for high-profile clients who require dependable power continuity.
The Role
You will work as the Divisional Director’s number two, playing a key part in both operational delivery and wider business growth.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and delivering switchgear maintenance projects
* Providing technical support to the installation and maintenance team
* Helping to build and develop a small team beneath you
* Attending client entertainment and meetings to support new business
* Leading project reporting, technical standards and client communication
About You
You will bring:
* Proven experience with switchgear, critical power or HV/LV electrical maintenance
* A track record delivering maintenance or small works projects
* Strong client-facing confidence with solid technical understanding
* Ambition to step into a genuine progression role
Remuneration Package – Technical Project Manager
* £75,000 to £85,000 base salary
* Travel allowance
* 2.5 percent project performance bonus
* Private healthcare and private dental care
* Pension scheme
* Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) share scheme
* Genuine long-term progression
This role offers the opportunity to become the right-hand person to the Divisional Director within a high-priority business unit. You will have the platform to influence technical standards, help shape the team beneath you and support strategic customer relationships as the division continues to grow.
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Technical Project Manager, Electrical Project Manager, Critical Power Specialist or Senior Engineer with a background in switchgear maintenance and are looking for a long-term leadership role within a respected M&E contractor, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online today, or contact Rob at David Leslie Ltd for an informal and confidential discussion.
About David Leslie Ltd
David Leslie Ltd is a family-run construction recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience connecting professionals and employers across the UK. Specialising in the Building, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors, our approach is built on trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring both clients and candidates receive a service that is personal, transparent, and expertly delivered