Electrical Construction Manager
Electrical Construction Manager – Life Sciences Project
Location: Cambridge, UK
Contract Value: £40M MEP
️ Project Type: Shell & Core + Lab & Office Fit-Out
Start Date: Immediate Start / Short Notice Preferred
Contract / Permanent Roles Considered
My client is currently seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Construction Manager to lead and oversee the electrical delivery on a high-profile life sciences project in Cambridge. This is a £40M MEP scheme involving complex laboratory and office fitouts, as well as shell and core works.
Role Overview:
As Electrical Construction Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing all electrical installation works on site, ensuring safety, quality, and programme are maintained. This is a technically challenging and rewarding role on a flagship development in the heart of the UK's growing biotech hub.
️ Key Responsibilities:
– Oversee all site-based electrical construction activities from shell & core through to fit-out.
– Manage subcontractors, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and programme.
– Coordinate closely with mechanical, architectural, and client teams.
– Report on progress, quality, and technical issues to senior management.
– Ensure commissioning plans are followed and delivered on schedule.
– Enforce and champion site safety and compliance.
Requirements:
– Proven experience as an Electrical Construction Manager on complex MEP projects (ideally in life sciences, healthcare, or high-spec commercial).
– Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, containment, cabling, distribution, and commissioning.
– Experience on large-scale projects (£20M+ MEP preferred).
– SMSTS, CSCS, and ideally relevant electrical qualifications (e.g. HNC, NVQ, or apprenticeship).
– Able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
What’s On Offer:
– Join a landmark life sciences project with national significance.
– Work with a high-performing, collaborative project team.
– Competitive rates and long-term project pipeline