Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager

Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager Energy Infrastructure | North Yorkshire £350-£450 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: November 2026 Duration: Long-term project with work extending through to Autumn 2027 and beyond.

A leading international engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager to join a major energy infrastructure project in North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a large-scale M&E fit-out package on a nationally significant electricity transmission project.

Working within a high-performing project team, you will lead installation, coordination, testing and commissioning activities through to successful project completion. The successful candidate will have a strong electrical background coupled with a sound understanding of mechanical building services and experience delivering complex projects in challenging construction environments.

Key Responsibilities Lead the safe delivery of M&E installation works on site. Manage electrical and mechanical packages from mobilisation through to handover. Coordinate subcontractors, specialist suppliers and direct labour teams.

Develop and manage short-term programmes and look-ahead schedules. Monitor productivity, progress and quality performance. Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements. Liaise with construction, commercial, design and commissioning teams.

Manage procurement activities and material schedules. Produce progress reports and maintain project records. Drive testing, commissioning and final handover activities. Support programme recovery and resource planning where required.

Requirements Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager or Senior Building Services Project Manager. Strong electrical background with a good understanding of mechanical building services. Experience delivering projects within one or more of the following sectors: Energy Infrastructure HVDC Power Generation Transmission & Distribution Substations Utilities Data Centres Industrial Manufacturing Process Plants Major Infrastructure Experience managing large site-based workforces and subcontractors.

Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver projects to programme and budget. SMSTS essential. Electrical qualifications preferred. Full UK driving licence.

Working Arrangements Monday to Friday. Approximately 48 hours per week. Additional hours available where project requirements dictate. High-quality welfare facilities and on-site canteen available. Orange PPE required (troursers supplied if needed).

About the Project Based in Drax, North Yorkshire, this project forms part of a major UK electricity transmission development that will strengthen national energy infrastructure and support the transfer of renewable energy across the UK.

The role will support the delivery of the M&E fit-out works associated with a new HVDC converter station. Construction activity will increase significantly from early 2027, with peak labour levels expected to exceed 80 personnel during the main installation phase.

This represents a rare opportunity to join a landmark infrastructure project at a critical stage of delivery, working for a contractor with an established track record across major engineering and energy projects. If you have a proven track record delivering complex electrical or M&E installations within industrial, infrastructure, energy or data centre environments, we'd like to hear from you

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