Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager - Pharmaceutical

Surrey

£325-£375 per day (Outside IR35)

9-Month Contract

Pharmaceutical Project

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established M&E contractor looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager for a technically demanding pharmaceutical project in Surrey.

This is a 9-month contract opportunity paying £325-£375 per day Outside IR35, offering the chance to take ownership of the electrical package on a high-specification building services project.

The successful candidate will manage the electrical works through installation, testing, commissioning and final handover, working closely with the client, consultants, specialist subcontractors and wider MEP team.

The Role

As Electrical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the electrical package.

You will oversee site teams and specialist subcontractors while managing technical coordination, programme, procurement, quality and commissioning.

Given the nature of the project, particular emphasis will be placed on quality, technical compliance, documentation and successful commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the delivery of the electrical package

Manage Electrical Site Managers, Supervisors and specialist subcontractors

Oversee electrical installations including power, lighting, containment and associated systems

Manage project programmes, short-term planning and key milestones

Review electrical drawings, specifications and technical information

Manage technical submittals, RFIs and design coordination

Coordinate electrical services with mechanical and other specialist packages

Manage procurement of electrical equipment and materials

Monitor progress against programme and identify potential risks or delays

Attend client, consultant, design and subcontractor meetings

Ensure electrical installations meet project specifications and quality

requirements

Manage QA documentation and project records

Work closely with the commercial team regarding variations and project costs

Oversee testing and commissioning activities

Manage snagging, close-out documentation and final handover

Ensure all electrical works are delivered safely and in accordance with project

requirements

Requirements

Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager within the M&E / Building Services sector

Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services installations

Pharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory or other technically complex project experience would be highly advantageous

Experience managing electrical subcontractors and site teams

Strong understanding of electrical design and coordination

Experience managing technical submittals and RFIs

Good knowledge of QA, testing and commissioning

Ability to manage programme, procurement and project delivery

Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

Relevant Electrical / Building Services qualification

SMSTS or equivalent preferred

What's on Offer

£325-£375 per day

Outside IR35

9-month contract

Pharmaceutical project in Surrey

Opportunity to work with an established M&E contractor

Technically challenging building services environment

Potential for further projects following successful completion

Apply

If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a strong Building Services background and ideally previous pharmaceutical, life sciences or laboratory experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion