Junior Project Manager (Electrical Bias) – London

Junior Project Manager (Electrical Bias)

Location: London
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE) + package
Sector: Electrical / Building Services / Commercial Fit-Out / Design & Build

The Opportunity

An ambitious and fast-growing London-based engineering contractor is seeking a Junior Project Manager with a strong electrical bias to join their project delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified professional who has progressed from an engineering, site management, or project coordination background and is now looking to step into a client-facing project management role.

The business delivers high-quality electrical design-and-build solutions across commercial fit-out, refurbishment, landlord works, CAT A / CAT B fit-outs, infrastructure upgrades, and specialist electrical installations across London.

You’ll work closely with senior project leadership to support the full lifecycle delivery of multiple electrical packages, gaining exposure to pre-construction, commercial oversight, technical coordination, programme management, subcontractor management, and client liaison.

This role offers genuine progression into full Project Manager status.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery Support

Assist in managing multiple electrical projects from pre-construction through to handover
Support project planning, sequencing, and delivery strategy
Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification
Monitor progress against project milestones
Assist in identifying delivery risks and implementing mitigation strategiesTechnical Coordination

Review and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
Coordinate electrical design information between consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Assist with design development reviews and technical workshops
Ensure installation works comply with relevant standards and project requirements
Support value engineering exercises where appropriateSite & Contractor Management

Coordinate subcontractor activities on site
Attend site meetings and progress reviews
Monitor quality of installation works
Support inspection and snagging processes
Assist with commissioning coordination and handover documentationCommercial & Financial Oversight

Assist with procurement schedules
Support package tracking and cost control
Review subcontractor progress against applications/payment milestones
Help manage variations and change control
Monitor labour/material/resource allocationClient & Stakeholder Liaison

Attend client meetings alongside senior PMs
Produce project updates and progress reports
Support communication across all project stakeholders
Build strong working relationships with consultants, clients, and delivery teamsCompliance & Documentation

Ensure compliance with:
BS7671
Building Regulations
Health & Safety legislation
CDM regulations
Company QA procedures
Maintain project records including:
RFIs
Technical submissions
Progress reports
O&M documentation
Commissioning records

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Electrical bias/background (qualified electrician, electrical engineer, or building services background)
2–5+ years’ experience within:
Electrical contracting
Building services
M&E subcontracting
Commercial fit-out delivery
Experience supporting project delivery on live construction projects
Strong understanding of electrical systems including:
LV distribution
Lighting
Power
Containment
Emergency lighting
Controls
Strong communication skills
Commercial awareness
Excellent organisational ability
Ability to work across multiple fast-paced projects