Job Description

Electrical Project Manager - Custodial Facility

Location:

Wandsworth, London

Start Date:

June 2025

Contract Type:

Fixed-term (6 years)

Rate:

400 plus per day

Role Purpose

Lead the planning, design, delivery, and maintenance of all electrical systems within a custodial estate--covering secure areas, perimeter fencing, CCTV/security power, lighting, and essential services. Ensuring safety and compliance in a secure environment will be central to this role.

Key Responsibilities

Manage comprehensive electrical project life cycle: design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Develop and control electrical budgets, schedules, and resources aligned with custodial facility requirements. Coordinate electricians, subcontractors, and integrate electrical works with M&E and security systems. Ensure all installations comply with BS?7671, prison-specific regulations, security protocols, and H&S standards. Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, testing/commissioning, snagging, and remedial actions. Maintain technical records: drawings, site reports, certification, and O&M manuals. Liaise with prison estate managers, security teams, design consultants, and contractors. Authorise purchase orders, manage suppliers, and bench-mark costs for best value.

Required Experience & Qualifications

5+ years' experience managing electrical projects, ideally in secure, public-sector, estates, or critical infrastructure environments. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management. ECS card and SMSTS or SSSTS certification. In-depth knowledge of BS?7671 and UK electrical regulations. Proven budget management, scheduling, leadership, stakeholder management. Strong communication skills: coordinating across security, facilities, estates, and maintenance teams. Valid UK driving licence.

Desirable

Experience within custodial/security installations or critical national infrastructure. Familiarity with secure power supplies, backup systems, and emergency lighting protocols. Experience of public-sector procurement and tender processes, with financial authorisation authority.

Why Join This Role?

Long-term stability over a 6-year fixed term on a high-profile public-sector project. Competitive salary aligned with M&E project standards in Wandsworth. Opportunity to build specialist experience in custodial facility systems and security-grade infrastructure. Crucial role supporting operational resilience in a critical facility.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief covering email to Lucy at Global:

Phone:

07860?649004

Email:

lucy@globalrg.co.uk
Job Types: Permanent, Temporary

Pay: From 400.00 per day

Work Location: In person