Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager<br />Essex| Data Centre | Full Time<br />£400 per day<br />Our client is a UK-based data centre specialist delivering complex, technically demanding projects where there's no room for error. They're looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join full time on a live data centre project in Essex.<br />This role goes beyond package management — they need someone technically strong who can get into the detail, resolve design and coordination issues, and keep the project moving, not just oversee the install on site.<br />What you'll be doing

• Take technical ownership of the electrical package, resolving design and coordination issues rather than simply managing the install on site.
• Work through RFIs, drawing queries and technical close-out with design consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Coordinate the electrical scope with other services — mechanical, fire, BMS — to avoid clashes and keep design intent intact.
• Oversee delivery of busbar, LV power distribution, fire alarm/smoke systems, containment and small power installations.
• Review and manage method statements, risk assessments and ITPs relating to the electrical package.
• Monitor progress against programme, flag risks early, and help drive resolution of technical issues before they impact schedule.
• Liaise with commissioning teams to ensure a smooth handover from installation through to testing and commissioning.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including RFIs, submittals and red-line drawings.<br />What you'll need
• Strong electrical building services experience, ideally within data centres, critical infrastructure, hospitals, airports, labs or live commercial projects.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of busbar, LV power, fire alarm/smoke systems, containment, small power, distribution and coordination with other services.
• Comfortable and confident dealing with RFIs, drawing issues, coordination problems and technical close-out — this is a technically-led role, not just package management.
• Background as an Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Contracts Manager, or a strong Senior Electrical Package Manager ready to operate at this level.
• Available to commit to a full-time, permanent position.
• Able to get to Harlow on a daily basis.<br />Why this role<br />A genuinely technical role on a live data centre project, with real ownership of the electrical package and the stability of a permanent position.<br />Apply now or get in touch