James Lewis Recruitment

MEP Project Manager Location: New Bond Street, London Rate: 350 to 450 per day Runs to: August 2026 Scope: Shell and core with fit out Status: Order imminent MEP PM with mechanical bias and strong electrical understanding to integrate landlord and tenant systems on a flagship West End address. Responsibilities Lead MEP coordination across packages and interfaces Control programme, QA, change and cost with accurate reporting Deliver commissioning to clean witness including BMS and life-safety interfaces Requirements MEP PM background across shell and core and fit out Strong technical knowledge and client-facing communication CSCS and SMSTS Apply: Share your CV with two relevant mixed MEP projects and your availability.

Electrical Site Manager Location: HMP Wandsworth, London Start: ASAP Money: 300 - 350 Environment: Custodial, outside the wire. Security vetting required. The role Lead day to day electrical delivery on a long-run custodial programme. Plan works with 2 to 4 week look-aheads, coordinate with the PC, security and other trades, and drive quality, safety and progress to milestones. Key responsibilities Short term planning, area drops and ceiling close sequencing Subcontractor supervision, labour and materials tracking, deliveries and access QA and records management including ITPs, inspections, red lines and as builts RAMS reviews, permits, daily briefings and area sign offs Support testing and commissioning through to client witness and handover You will bring Electrical site management on large MEP projects, ideally with prison experience but not essential. Strong coordination and problem solving in live environments CSCS, SMSTS and ability to obtain custodial clearance Apply: Send your cv through and we can arrange a quick chat

Mechanical Site Manager Location: HMP Wandsworth, London Start: ASAP Money: 300 - 350 Environment: Custodial, outside the wire. Security vetting required. The role Lead day to day electrical delivery on a long-run custodial programme. Plan works with 2 to 4 week look-aheads, coordinate with the PC, security and other trades, and drive quality, safety and progress to milestones. Key responsibilities Short term planning, area drops and ceiling close sequencing Subcontractor supervision, labour and materials tracking, deliveries and access QA and records management including ITPs, inspections, red lines and as builts RAMS reviews, permits, daily briefings and area sign offs Support testing and commissioning through to client witness and handover You will bring Mechanical site management on large MEP projects, ideally with prison experience but not essential. Strong coordination and problem solving in live environments Black CSCS, SMSTS and ability to obtain custodial clearance Apply: Send your cv through and we can arrange a quick chat

Mechanical Project Manager Location: Olympia Theatre, London Rate: 350 to 450 per day Start: In 4 weeks Duration: To be confirmed Environment: Heritage and live cultural venue Flagship mechanical PM role on a landmark theatre project with staged handovers and specialist interfaces. Responsibilities Own programme, quality and client-facing delivery Manage heritage-sensitive coordination and acoustic requirements Lead risk and change control and specialist supply chain Requirements Experience running mechanical packages of 15m or more Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills CSCS and SMSTS Apply: Send your CV with large-value project examples and earliest start date.

Mechanical Project Manager Location: Grays Inn Road, London Rate: 350 to 450 per day Start: November Duration: Two years Status: Order imminent Project lead for the mechanical scope on a major city scheme. Work for an MEP contractor with secured pipeline into 2027. Responsibilities Lead mechanical delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and handover Manage supply chain procurement, progress governance and risk and change control Own client and consultant interface with clear, timely reporting Requirements End-to-end mechanical PM experience on large London projects Commercial acumen and leadership of multi-trade teams CSCS and SMSTS Apply: Email your CV with values, team sizes and commissioning results.

Electrical Site Manager Location: One Old Jewry, City of London Rate: 300 to 350 per day Start on site: November Runs to: February 2027 Environment: Prime commercial office City-centre commercial scheme with mixed CAT A and CAT B areas. Join a Central London MEP contractor with a strong reputation for doing things properly. Responsibilities Floor by floor delivery planning and logistics in a tight urban footprint QA to consultant standards and landlord approvals Commissioning coordination and witness to clean handover Requirements Electrical site management in commercial fit out or mixed shell and core and fit out City logistics experience and strong stakeholder management CSCS and SMSTS Apply: Send your CV with recent fit out projects, responsibilities and availability.

Senior Electrical Project Manager HMP Highpoint, Stradishall CB8 9YG 15m MEP programme Security clearance required Pre-construction now to March 2026 Delivery to 2027 Long-run custodial framework Join a respected MEP contractor delivering a multi-year programme at HMP Highpoint . This is a live prison environment, but works are outside the wire on new installations. You will lead the electrical package through pre-construction and delivery, coordinating with a senior mechanical lead and the wider project team to achieve safe, high-quality handovers. The project Programme scale: 15m MEP across new Healthcare, Combined Workshop and Kitchen buildings Phase dates: Healthcare for 25 weeks from 18 December 2025 to 29 June 2026 Workshop for 48 weeks from 30 March 2026 to 12 March 2027 Kitchen for 42 weeks from 30 March 2026 to 29 January 2027 Pre-construction: live now through March 2026 with design reviews, surveys, procurement planning and enabling Delivery model: sub-let labour and sundries, with capital plant, switchgear, luminaires, main distribution and large cables supplied directly Your remit Lead the electrical scope from pre-con through commissioning and client handover Plan and sequence works with the Senior Mechanical PM, Project Director and PC Manage subcontractors, set production targets, track labour and materials, and drive progress to programme Own quality control and close-out including ITPs, inspections, red lines, as-builts, O&M data and training support Coordinate design clarifications, RFIs and value engineering with Design and Estimating Chair and contribute to progress and coordination meetings with stakeholders and security teams Protect safety on site including RAMS reviews, permits, daily briefings and area sign-offs Maintain commercial awareness, support take-offs, variation and EWN logs and align reporting with internal finance systems The team around you Visiting Project Director Senior Mechanical PM and project lead Senior Electrical PM - This is you Visiting Senior Quantity Surveyor Three MEP Site or Construction Managers, one per building Site-based Document Controller, QA Manager and Storeman Tooling and systems Viewpoint and Dialux CDEs with training provided where required Standard BIM viewer and snagging applications Financial reporting aligned to internal platforms What you will bring Strong track record delivering electrical packages on large MEP projects Ideally custodial or other high-security experience, but Tier 1 delivery experience is also welcomed SMSTS and appropriate CSCS, with clear leadership in live environments Confident stakeholder management and clear, concise reporting Ability to plan, de-risk and drive commissioning to clean witness and handover Security and logistics Security clearance is required due to project sensitivity. Sponsorship for vetting will be arranged Pre-construction will involve hybrid attendance between London HQ and site. From early 2026 the role becomes predominantly site-based at Highpoint Why this role Long-run programme with the time and scope to do things properly Established contractor with a healthy custodial pipeline through 2027 Clear runway to lead future projects of circa 15m on completion Interested Send your CV and we will arrange a confidential discussion.

Electrical Pre-Construction Manager 80,000 + travel Liverpool Street, London 1 day WFH CAT A and CAT B office fit out Projects to 1.5m Design and Build We are hiring an Electrical Pre-Construction Manager to lead tenders and front-end planning for fast-track commercial office fit outs. You will shape bid strategy, coordinate design input, price work accurately and hand projects across to delivery with clear scope, programme and risk controls. What you will do Own pre-construction on multiple live bids from enquiry through submission and post-tender support Break down client requirements, complete site surveys and quantify scope with robust take offs Build priced proposals using estimating software with clear assumptions, exclusions and alternates Source and level supplier and subcontractor quotations and maintain a competitive supply chain Coordinate with designers on D&B schemes, review drawings and propose value engineering options Prepare programmes, prelims and methodology statements for submission and interview Lead client and consultant meetings, present bids and manage technical queries Develop handover packs for delivery teams including scope, drawings, risk registers and allowances Track pipeline, hit deadlines and improve estimating and governance processes for accuracy and speed What you will bring Proven electrical estimating or pre-construction experience in UK CAT A and CAT B commercial fit out Strong understanding of large power distribution, containment, lighting and small power, and I.T cabling and infrastructure Confidence interpreting drawings and specifications with excellent numeracy and attention to detail Clear communicator who builds trust with clients, consultants and the supply chain Organised and calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise and meet bid dates Useful crossover in QS, bid or project management including risk, value and programme awareness Comfortable using estimating platforms, spreadsheets and common BIM or viewer tools Package 80,000 salary Travel allowance Hybrid working with 1 day WFH Central London location by Liverpool Street Growth path with autonomy to shape how bids are qualified, priced and won Apply: Send your CV or LinkedIn profile with two recent fit out bids you led, their values and your outcomes.