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Senior Electrical Engineering Manager
- Posted 16 February 2026
- Salary £100000 - £110000 per annum, Benefits: £7200 car allowance, travel reimbursement, bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension, 24 days annual leave & more!
- LocationGreater London
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors Building Services
- ReferenceBH-39971
Job description
Senior Electrical Engineering Manager
Main Construction Contractor (Specialist MEP Division)
Central London
A leading Tier 1 specialist MEP contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to join their team on a landmark commercial development project in Central London.
This is a major £40m MEP package, entering pre-construction in 2026, with site works commencing in early 2027 and practical completion scheduled for early 2028. This role offers the opportunity to shape the project from early-stage design through to delivery.
The Role
As Senior Electrical Engineering Manager, you will:
• Lead and manage the electrical engineering function from pre-construction through delivery
• Oversee and mentor 2 Electrical Project Engineers
• Drive electrical design coordination, value engineering, and technical compliance
• Work closely with internal MEP teams, consultants, DNOs, and the main contractor
• Ensure programme, quality, safety, and commercial targets are achieved
• Take ownership of key electrical packages including power, lighting, life safety systems, and specialist installations
• Play a key role in client engagement and stakeholder management
• This is a leadership-focused role with significant responsibility across technical, programme, and people management aspects.
About You
We are looking for:
• Proven experience delivering large-scale commercial new build projects
• Strong electrical background within Tier 1 or major MEP contractors
• Experience managing and developing engineering teams
• Excellent technical knowledge of LV distribution, infrastructure, and commercial building services systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead from pre-construction through to completion
Senior Electrical Project Engineers ready to step up will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Package
• £100,000 – £110,000 basic salary
• £7,200 car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Travel reimbursement
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• 24 days annual leave + additional benefits
• Clear progression pathway within a leading specialist MEP division
Referral Scheme
Know someone suitable for this role?
• We offer a referral reward of approximately £500 in retail vouchers for a successful recommendation. If you refer a candidate who is placed in the position and successfully completes their probation period, you’ll receive vouchers as a thank you.
If this is of interest, or you would like to learn more, please apply or email tommy.smithson@peoplegroup.com for further information.
Main Construction Contractor (Specialist MEP Division)
Central London
A leading Tier 1 specialist MEP contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to join their team on a landmark commercial development project in Central London.
This is a major £40m MEP package, entering pre-construction in 2026, with site works commencing in early 2027 and practical completion scheduled for early 2028. This role offers the opportunity to shape the project from early-stage design through to delivery.
The Role
As Senior Electrical Engineering Manager, you will:
• Lead and manage the electrical engineering function from pre-construction through delivery
• Oversee and mentor 2 Electrical Project Engineers
• Drive electrical design coordination, value engineering, and technical compliance
• Work closely with internal MEP teams, consultants, DNOs, and the main contractor
• Ensure programme, quality, safety, and commercial targets are achieved
• Take ownership of key electrical packages including power, lighting, life safety systems, and specialist installations
• Play a key role in client engagement and stakeholder management
• This is a leadership-focused role with significant responsibility across technical, programme, and people management aspects.
About You
We are looking for:
• Proven experience delivering large-scale commercial new build projects
• Strong electrical background within Tier 1 or major MEP contractors
• Experience managing and developing engineering teams
• Excellent technical knowledge of LV distribution, infrastructure, and commercial building services systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead from pre-construction through to completion
Senior Electrical Project Engineers ready to step up will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Package
• £100,000 – £110,000 basic salary
• £7,200 car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Travel reimbursement
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• 24 days annual leave + additional benefits
• Clear progression pathway within a leading specialist MEP division
Referral Scheme
Know someone suitable for this role?
• We offer a referral reward of approximately £500 in retail vouchers for a successful recommendation. If you refer a candidate who is placed in the position and successfully completes their probation period, you’ll receive vouchers as a thank you.
If this is of interest, or you would like to learn more, please apply or email tommy.smithson@peoplegroup.com for further information.
