Electrical Project Manager | M&E Building Services | South Coast | £60,000–£70,000 + £5,700 Car Allowance or Company Car + Bonus
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a long-established and highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering projects typically ranging from £200k to £4m.
The business specialises in delivering high-quality Electrical and M&E Building Services installations across sectors including healthcare, commercial refurbishment, education, fit-out, and specialist environments.
Projects typically involve full electrical packages including LV distribution, containment, lighting, power, fire alarms, data systems, and associated M&E services, often within live and technically challenging environments.
With a strong reputation for quality, long-standing client relationships, and a consistent pipeline of repeat business, the company offers stability, continuity of work, and a supportive and well-structured working environment.
The Role – Electrical Project Manager
As Electrical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for delivering Electrical Building Services projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
You will manage electrical packages end-to-end, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
You will be trusted to take ownership of your projects, with the autonomy to manage delivery while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
This role would suit an experienced Electrical Project Manager or Electrical Contracts Manager who is confident managing full electrical packages and delivering projects within the £200k–£4m range in a professional M&E contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing Electrical Building Services projects from pre-construction through to completion
* Taking full ownership of electrical packages and overall project delivery
* Managing LV distribution, containment, lighting, power, fire alarm and data installations
* Programme management, planning, and coordination of project activities
* Financial and commercial management of electrical packages
* Managing site teams, subcontractors, and specialist supply chain partners
* Leading client meetings and maintaining strong working relationships
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and project standards
* Delivering projects safely, on programme, and within budget
Requirements
To be considered for this Electrical Project Manager position, you should have:
* Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager within M&E Building Services
* Experience delivering projects within the £200k–£4m range (or similar scale)
* Experience across healthcare, commercial, or similar regulated environments
* Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and budgets
* Technical understanding of electrical building services systems including power, lighting, and associated infrastructure
* Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion
* Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills
* Experience working for an M&E contractor or Building Services contractor
* A stable career history demonstrating commitment and progression (this role is best suited to candidates seeking a long-term opportunity rather than short-term moves)
Remuneration Package – Electrical Project Manager
* £60,000 – £70,000
* £5,700 Car Allowance or Company Car
* Expenses
* Pension
* Company bonus scheme
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Genuine career progression opportunities
Next Steps
Please apply online today, or contact Rob at David Leslie Ltd for an informal and confidential discussion.
This role would suit candidates currently working as:
Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Contracts Manager, Senior Electrical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager, Electrical Building Services Project Manager.
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