Electrical Project Manager - Heathrow Airport

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of electrical building services works at Heathrow Airport .

This is a site-based delivery role suited to 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 on a live airport environment, working closely with site management, engineering, commercial, procurement, quality, safety, subcontractors and client-side stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the electrical scope from planning and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

You will manage project teams, oversee subcontractor performance, track progress against programme, resolve technical and commercial issues, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standard.

Experience working in live, operational, security-controlled environments would be highly advantageous. Previous airport or airside experience would be a strong advantage.

What you will do

• 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 work 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 is delivered in line with site rules, airport protocols, access requirements and live environment constraints.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical project management.
• Background working with an M&E contractor, electrical contractor, principal contractor or major subcontractor.
• Proven experience 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 the ability to work closely with quantity surveying and commercial teams.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in a live construction or operational environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-led site environment.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Experience that would be advantageous

• Previous experience working at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City Airport or another live airport environment.
• 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 will be a confident Electrical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of site delivery.

You will be practical, organised and commercially aware, with the ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors and keep projects moving.

You will be comfortable working in a controlled, live environment where safety, coordination, communication and planning are critical.

You will also be able to build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.

Why join Designer Group?

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical engineering contractor delivering high-quality projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

We work with major clients across sectors including aviation, data centres, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, life sciences and infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile aviation project at one of the world’s busiest airports, while joining a business with strong growth, a solid project pipeline and clear opportunities for career progression.

At Designer Group, we offer a competitive package and the opportunity to work on major projects with leading international clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Health cover.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Commercial vehicle or car allowance, depending on role requirements.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Continuous professional development and training support.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work on major projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
• Access to a growing international business with a strong pipeline of work.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking for your next challenge in a live aviation environment, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to join Designer Group and help deliver high-quality electrical projects at Heathrow Airport.

Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.