Senior Electrical Project Manager

Posted 03 December 2025
Salary £85000 - £95000 per annum, Benefits: 36 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Free Company Holiday, Train Travel Paid, Pension Scheme
LocationCrawley
Job type Permanent
Sectors Built Environment
ReferenceBH-39336

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager
£85,000–£90,000 (Permanent) or Freelance Day Rate (CIS / Ltd)

People Group currently representing a fast-growing Tier 2 Electrical Contractor that is expanding rapidly and positioning itself to break into Tier 1 delivery. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead a major electrical package on a high-profile commercial/infrastructure project.

This organisation has grown from a small start-up in 2008 to a £40m+ turnover business today, with projections to exceed £50m in the coming financial year. They operate exclusively as an electrical contractor, supported by an in-house mechanical division. All operational staff are London-based, and the business does not require travel outside the London region for this role.

They are looking for driven, hungry, delivery-focused project managers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a company continuing to scale.

Role Overview
You will be responsible for managing the delivery of a complex electrical package. This includes overseeing teams on-site, driving programme, managing commercial elements, ensuring compliance, and acting as a key interface between stakeholders.

What They Offer
  • Train travel paid (no car allowance)
  • Pension scheme
  • 36 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Fully funded 3-5 night annual company trip to Spain/Dubai
  • Projects 100% based in London – no wider UK travel expected

Candidate Profile

  • Strong experience delivering electrical construction projects
  • The ability to manage subcontractors, budgets, and programmes confidently
  • A proactive, driven approach, suited to a company scaling fast
  • Experience on large or complex projects
Company Snapshot
  • Established in 2008
  • Significant investment and growth since 2015
  • Current turnover: £40m+
  • Projected turnover next year: £50m+
  • Electrical-focused contractor with integrated mechanical support
  • Approx. 50 permanent staff within the wider business
  • Operational team based in London, back-office support in the North East
Interested?
If you’re a motivated Senior Electrical Project Manager looking to join a rapidly growing contractor delivering headline projects, please apply with your CV or email me directly on chloe.kearns@peoplegroup.com