Location: Heathrow Airport
Company: Well-Known Sub-Contractor Fit-Out Firm
Sector: Terminal, Office, Retail, and General Fit-Out
Specialisation: Electrical Services

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Bias Project Manager to join our clients team at Heathrow Airport, working with a well-known fit-out sub-contractor that specialises in delivering high-quality fit-out projects across various airport areas.

This role will focus on overseeing and managing the electrical elements of fit-out projects within terminals, offices, retail shops, and other airport facilities.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the electrical services aspect of our fit-out projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee all electrical aspects of fit-out projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with project specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Planning and Coordination: Work closely with other trades, site managers, and subcontractors to ensure the electrical installation integrates smoothly with the overall fit-out works.
• Budget Control: Monitor and control project costs, ensuring financial targets are met. Liaise with the commercial team for cost estimation, tendering, and procurement of electrical materials and services.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure that all electrical installations comply with relevant building regulations, health & safety standards, and client specifications.
• Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, particularly for all electrical-related queries, updates, and approvals.
• Team Management: Manage electricians, apprentices, and subcontractors on-site, ensuring efficient delivery of the electrical works.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, particularly those relating to electrical services.
• Reporting: Regularly update senior management on project progress, financial status, and any challenges encountered.
• Handover: Ensure smooth project handover with all electrical works completed to specification and signed off by clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, BS7671 18th Edition, or equivalent.
• Project Management Experience: Proven experience as a Project Manager with an electrical bias, ideally in commercial or retail fit-out projects.
• Previous Airport Experience: Experience working in airport environments is highly desirable, particularly within live terminals.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, design, and installation procedures, including lighting, power distribution, and fire alarm systems.
• Health & Safety: Understanding of CDM regulations, site safety protocols, and best practices in managing electrical works in high-security environments.
• IT Proficiency: Ability to use project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and CAD for reviewing electrical drawings.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality electrical installations.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to navigate and overcome project challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a keen understanding of the operational challenges of working in a secure airport setting.

Package

• Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
• Benefits: Including pension, healthcare, and travel allowance.
• Location: Full-time, Heathrow Airport (some flexibility required for office visit which is close ) 
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week 

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrical project manager to work on prestigious projects at one of the world's busiest airports. Join a dynamic team and help deliver exceptional fit-out projects across Heathrow.