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Role - Electrical Project Manager — Major Carbon Neutral Transition Project Location: Gatwick Airport Salary: Excellent package, including lodge and travel expenses, bonus, car or car allowance + long-term project commitment (5 years) About the Opportunity Mech Electrics Ltd are proud to be the retained recruitment partner for the UK’s leading specialist in delivering complex, high-value energy infrastructure and decarbonisation projects. We are recruiting for an Electrical Project Manager (we also require a Mechanical Project Manager) to work on a landmark, multi-phase infrastructure and energy project. This transformative programme will transition all property assets across the estate to carbon neutral operation by 2030 — a high-profile, nationally significant undertaking. The Project At the heart of this £250M programme is the construction of a £75M Major Energy Centre, incorporating: * Air Source and Heat Source Pumps * District Heating Network covering the entire airport estate * Comprehensive Energy Upgrades to existing and new buildings * Complete Electrical Infrastructure Overhaul — enabling a fully electric campus, with infrastructure to support plant, machinery, vehicles, and EV charging networks This is a complex, multi-disciplinary project that will shape the future of sustainable infrastructure delivery in the UK. The Role * Relevant qualification & experience within building services/renewable energy sector * Any airport experience is highly desirable * Sizeable project experience and proven Project Management background * Management and delivery of Client expectations * Project reporting * Management of directly employed resources including cost plan/bonus schemes * Understanding of commercial practices and ordering of materials * Delivery of projects with complex/sectional programmes * Management of specialist subcontract packages * Good computer skills * Motivated, driven and able to manage own time * Good communication skills & ability to manage teams Candidate Profile We’re looking for a senior, proven leader with: * Experience of complex MEP projects — ideally incorporating Energy Centres, District Heating, and Electrical Infrastructure * A strong understanding of carbon reduction technologies, modern infrastructure systems, and airport or estate-wide projects * Experience driving a project from 'cradle to grave' * A collaborative, forward-thinking, and pragmatic leadership style Benefits * Be part of a high-profile, nationally significant project that will garner major public attention * Join the UK’s leading specialist contractor in sustainable infrastructure — with in-house design, commercial, pre-construction, and operational delivery expertise * Enjoy a long-term, 5-year role on a complex, flagship programme * Enhance your CV with a career-defining project in the decarbonisation and infrastructure sector All applications will be handled in strict confidence