Location: City of London
Type: Permanent (PAYE) or Fixed-Term (Self-Employed option available)
Duration: Approx. 3 years (project lifecycle aligned)
Start Date: Immediate / Subject to notice period
Package:
PAYE: Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits
Self-Employed: Market-competitive day rate (TBC)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major Extra Low Voltage Systems (ELVS) package within a high-profile commercial development in the City of London.
The role covers full project lifecycle responsibility including preconstruction, installation, commissioning, and handover of integrated ELVS systems such as:
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Energy Management Systems (EMS)
Security Systems
Communications & Network Systems (CNS)
Smart Building Technologies
Master Systems Integration (MSI)
You will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and coordinate planners, quantity surveyors, subcontractor PMs, project engineers, software engineers, and commissioning teams
Provide clear direction, mentoring, and performance management
Ensure effective communication across all stakeholders and workstreams
Programme & Project Controls
Develop and maintain the integrated master programme
Monitor progress, forecast delivery, and manage updates
Chair weekly look-ahead planning meetings
Issue early warnings and delay notices in line with contract requirements
Commercial & Contractual Management
Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost, forecasts, and valuations
Review subcontractor accounts, variations, and claims
Ensure timely submission of all commercial deliverables and final accounts
Risk, Quality & Compliance
Lead risk workshops and maintain risk registers
Ensure full compliance with HSE and CDM regulations
Conduct quality assurance audits and manage non-conformances
Commissioning & Handover
Oversee integrated commissioning of all ELVS systems
Manage software and systems integration testing
Coordinate client training, O&M documentation, and project handover
Ensure smooth close-out of all contractual obligations
Requirements
Essential:
Proven experience delivering large-scale ELVS or complex MEP projects in London
Strong leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams
Solid commercial and contractual awareness
Proficiency in planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Asta Powerproject or similar)
Desirable:
Experience in intelligent buildings or smart building systems
Exposure to BIM workflows or digital twin environments
Understanding of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM, NABERS)
Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
Commercially astute with strong analytical thinking
Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities
Resilient, proactive, and confident working under pressure
Benefits (PAYE)
25 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Salary description
£75000.00 - £90000.00 per year