Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager in Drax, North Yorkshire

Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager
Energy Infrastructure | North Yorkshire
£350-£450 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: November 2026
Duration: Long-term project with work extending through to Autumn 2027 and beyond.

A leading international engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager / M&E Project Manager to join a major energy infrastructure project in North Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a large-scale M&E fit-out package on a nationally significant electricity transmission project. Working within a high-performing project team, you will lead installation, coordination, testing and commissioning activities through to successful project completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong electrical background coupled with a sound understanding of mechanical building services and experience delivering complex projects in challenging construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the safe delivery of M&E installation works on site.

* Manage electrical and mechanical packages from mobilisation through to handover.

* Coordinate subcontractors, specialist suppliers and direct labour teams.

* Develop and manage short-term programmes and look-ahead schedules.

* Monitor productivity, progress and quality performance.

* Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.

* Liaise with construction, commercial, design and commissioning teams.

* Manage procurement activities and material schedules.

* Produce progress reports and maintain project records.

* Drive testing, commissioning and final handover activities.

* Support programme recovery and resource planning where required.

Requirements

* Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager or Senior Building Services Project Manager.

* Strong electrical background with a good understanding of mechanical building services.

* Experience delivering projects within one or more of the following sectors:

* Energy Infrastructure

* HVDC

* Power

* Transmission & Distribution

* Substations

* Utilities

* Data Centres

* Industrial Manufacturing

* Process Plants

* Major Infrastructure

* Experience managing large site-based workforces and subcontractors.

* Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

* Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver projects to programme and budget.

* SMSTS essential.

* Electrical qualifications .

* Full UK driving licence.

Working Arrangements

-Monday to Friday.
-Approximately 48 hours per week.
-Additional hours available where project requirements dictate.
-High-quality welfare facilities and on-site canteen available.
-Orange PPE required (troursers supplied if needed).

About the Project

Based in Drax, North Yorkshire, this project forms part of a major UK electricity transmission development that will strengthen energy infrastructure and support the transfer of renewable energy across the UK.

The role will support the delivery of the M&E fit-out works associated with a new HVDC converter station. Construction activity will increase significantly from early 2027, with peak labour levels expected to exceed 80 personnel during the main installation phase.

This represents a rare opportunity to join a landmark infrastructure project at a critical stage of delivery, working for a contractor with an established track record across major engineering and energy projects.

If you have a proven track record delivering complex electrical or M&E installations within industrial, infrastructure, energy or data centre environments, we'd like to hear from you