Job Title: Senior Electrical Project Lead
Salary: Up to £115,000 plus full package
Location: Central London
Company & Role Description
I’m recruiting on behalf of a tier one UK M&E Building Services Contractor, recognised for delivering high-value, technically complex MEP schemes across the critical services, life sciences & commercial office sectors. With one of the most fruitful and impressive pipelines of work in the UK with many different global tier one principal contractors.
My client is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Lead to play a key role in the design & build delivery of a £42.5 million M&E life sciences and commerical office building in the Central London region which is located a short commuting distance of a main Central London train station.
Company Information / Unique Selling Points
- Defined progression route to a director role.
- Work with a Tier 1 M&E contractor on high value (£50 million) building services projects.
- Ongoing pipeline of major MEP delivery projects across London Zones 1-3.
- Exposure to technically advanced schemes across some of the most up & coming project sectors
- Join a supportive team with a reputation for excellence in building services engineering
- One of the most well structured & resourced firms in London.
What We’re Looking For
- Over 10 years’ experience in the MEP Building Services sector.
- No main contracting or client-side experience.
- Proven experience delivering £20M+ MEP packages from inception till completion.
- Solid understanding of electrical systems within a wider M&E context.
- Background with Tier 1 or major building services contractors
- Confident managing fast-paced, technically complex schemes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities / Skills & Experience
- Lead full project lifecycle for large-scale M&E schemes, from pre-construction to handover
- Oversee delivery of complex building services installations, including commissioning
- Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, and internal design and commercial departments
- Maintain control of programme, quality, and safety standards throughout project duration
- Interface with client and Tier 1 main contractor, acting as the electrical project lead.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant MEP and building services regulations
Remuneration Package
- Basic salary up to £115,000 depending on experience
- Full company benefits package (travel, pension, etc.)
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Long-term progression into senior leadership roles within M&E operations
If you’re a Senior Electrical individual ready for your next step – and want to take the lead on a flagship scheme in the Central/City of London with one of the most dynamic names in the MEP building services sector – this is an opportunity not to be missed.
