Location
Longford, Heathrow Airport

Hours
Full Time - Site-based delivery role

Salary
Competitive salary offered

About the Role
Designer Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of electrical building services works at Heathrow Airport. This site-based role is ideal for someone with strong electrical project management experience in M&E contracting, aviation, infrastructure, industrial, pharmaceutical, mission critical or large-scale commercial projects. You will take ownership of electrical project delivery within a live airport environment, collaborating closely with site management, engineering, commercial, procurement, quality, safety, subcontractors and client-side stakeholders. The successful candidate will drive the electrical scope from planning and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Responsibilities include managing project teams, overseeing subcontractor performance, tracking progress against programme, resolving technical and commercial issues, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards. Experience working in live, operational, security-controlled environments is highly advantageous, with previous airport or airside experience considered a strong benefit.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of electrical works on projects at Heathrow Airport
- Manage supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers
- Drive programme delivery and ensure key milestones are achieved
- Identify project risks early and collaborate with the wider team to resolve them
- Work closely with the Project QS to manage cost control, variations, reporting and commercial performance
- Support procurement planning, RFIs, technical submittals, material approvals and subcontractor coordination
- Review drawings, specifications and design information to resolve buildability and coordination issues
- Chair and attend project meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives
- Monitor labour, materials, plant and resources to support efficient delivery
- Ensure works are completed in line with quality standards, commissioning requirements and handover expectations
- Maintain strong relationships with the client, delivery teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
- Promote and uphold Designer Group’s health, safety, quality and environmental standards at all times
- Ensure all work complies with site rules, airport protocols, access requirements and live environment constraints

Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical project management
- Background with M&E contractors, electrical contractors, principal contractors or major subcontractors
- Proven track record delivering electrical projects from construction through commissioning and handover
- Strong understanding of electrical building services, site installation, technical coordination and project delivery
- Experience managing subcontractors, supervisors, engineers and site-based project teams
- Ability to manage programme, procurement, RFIs, technical submittals, progress reporting and project risks
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to collaborate with quantity surveying and commercial teams
- Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in live construction or operational environments
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-led site environment
- High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach
- Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City Airport or other live airport environments
- Airside, landside, aviation, rail, transport, infrastructure or secure-site project experience
- Experience working in live operational environments with strict access, safety, security, quality and programme controls
- Experience delivering electrical packages within terminals, baggage systems, airport buildings, logistics facilities, commercial buildings or critical infrastructure
- Experience with testing, commissioning, handover and system completion processes
- Experience using BIM, coordinated services drawings, technical submittals and design review processes
- Electrical trade background, electrical engineering qualification or construction management qualification
- Experience working with permits, access controls, shift working, live services and stakeholder-heavy delivery environments

About you
You are a confident Electrical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of site delivery. You are practical, organised and commercially aware, with the ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors and keep projects moving. You are comfortable working in a controlled, live environment where safety, coordination, communication and planning are critical. You build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.