Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager – Data Centre (Harlow, Essex)

Harlow | Permanent | Site-based
Up to £80,000 + package

If you’re fed up of roles where you’re “managing” a job but not really controlling it, this is a proper delivery position on a live data centre campus where you own the electrical scope from coordination through to commissioning and handover.

James Lewis are assisting a leading, multi-disciplinary Principal Contractor in the appointment of an Electrical Project Manager to join the team on a major data centre project in Harlow, Essex. With a strong secured pipeline and repeat campus work, this is a long-term opportunity with real job security through to summer 2027 and beyond.

The project

You’ll be joining a live data centre campus with the current scheme forming the next hall/phase. Works are moving through the early build stages, with the programme running through to summer 2027 and further phases expected afterwards.

What you’ll do

* Take full ownership of the electrical package, including delivery strategy, sequencing and interfaces with CSA, commissioning and client teams

* Lead the electrical site team and supply chain: subcontractors, vendors and specialist contractors

* Drive programme performance: short-term planning, lookaheads, progress reporting, constraints and recovery planning

* Manage commercial and contract elements: support tender reviews, control variations/change, track cost/value, assist forecasting and payments

* Ensure subcontractor compliance with HSEQ and demonstrate visible safety leadership with clear site reporting

* Lead QA: inspections and ITPs, benchmarking, snagging/defects and close-out

* Ensure installations are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and required standards

* Own technical issues: RFIs/TQs, design clarifications, and close-outs with client/design teams

* Control procurement: take-offs, requisitions, lead times, deliveries, materials and logistics

* Compile and manage RAMS, ensuring documentation is current and works follow approved methods

* Support testing, commissioning, IST and handover, including O&Ms, training and final documentation

* Report clearly to the senior team on progress, risk, constraints and delivery status

What you’ll need

* Proven experience delivering electrical packages on large-scale MEP or critical infrastructure projects (data centre experience preferred)

* Strong subcontractor management with confidence across complex interfaces and high-spec installations

* Comfortable owning programme and commercial control alongside technical delivery

* Solutions-led communicator, confident in client-facing environments and driving close-out

* AP/HV experience is an advantage, particularly in live or sensitive environments

* Black CSCS card and SMSTS preferred for this level of role

Package

* Salary up to £80,000 (dependent on experience)

* Car allowance or company electric vehicle

* Private medical insurance (PMI)

* Travel

* Circa 10% bonus

Interested? Apply now or send your CV over and I’ll call you to talk through the project, the team set-up, and the interview process