Senior Project Manager – Electrical : Construction

Senior Project Manager – Electrical (Construction)

Carter Services Group Ltd

Location: Basildon, Essex – Projects across London & the Home Counties

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

Carter Services Group is an established Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering projects across London and the Home Counties, with a strong focus on education and refurbishment projects.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects, maintaining strong client relationships and providing a supportive, collaborative working environment.

As our business continues to develop, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join our team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career, or an established Senior Project Manager seeking a new challenge.

You'll take responsibility for the successful delivery of your own projects while providing guidance, support and oversight to our wider Project Management team.

Working closely with our Operations Manager, Contracts Manager and Electrical Director, you'll play an important role in maintaining project performance, supporting team development and driving consistent standards across the business.

We're looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware, technically confident and comfortable taking ownership of challenges and finding practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Manage allocated projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to Project Managers, helping to resolve challenges and maintain progress.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and implement practical solutions.

Commercial & Contractual Management

• Maintain a strong understanding of project contracts, specifications and tender requirements.
• Support the management of project budgets, variations, additional works and commercial risks.
• Oversee the timely preparation of payment applications and monitor project profitability.
• Work collaboratively with the Contracts Manager and wider commercial team.

Technical & Design Coordination

• Oversee project design coordination, drawing management and technical submissions where required.
• Liaise with internal technical management, external consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Support Project Managers in resolving technical and design-related challenges.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote high standards of Health & Safety across all projects.
• Support Project Managers in maintaining site compliance, inspections and H&S documentation.
• Monitor installation quality, workmanship, snagging and defect resolution.
• Ensure projects are completed with appropriate testing, certification and handover documentation.

Team Development & Client Relationships

• Mentor and support Project Managers, encouraging accountability, organisation and professional development.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings and provide senior-level support where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of company processes and project delivery standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience managing Mechanical and/or Electrical projects within the construction or building services sector.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, programme management and subcontractor coordination.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing project budgets, variations and costs.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to support and guide other Project Managers while maintaining ownership of your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering projects within education, healthcare or other occupied environments.
• Relevant electrical, mechanical or building services qualifications.
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety training.
• Familiarity with JCT contracts and construction industry procedures.
• Experience coordinating both mechanical and electrical packages.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance, subject to agreement.
• Company pension.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive team environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued development of the business.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership, supporting others and delivering successful projects, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief overview of your relevant experience.

Pay: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person