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