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 Generation
* 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 preferred.
* 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 national 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
Salary description
£350.00 - £450.00 per day