Senior MEP Manager- Electrical & ELV

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior MEP Manager- Electrical & ELV to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all Electrical and ELV design and implementation activities for a large, complex venue and associated facilities. The position covers the full lifecycle from early design through construction, testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring that power distribution, life safety, ICT/ELV and related systems are robust, resilient, well‑integrated and aligned with the operational, safety and sustainability objectives of the development. The role requires strong technical expertise, multi‑disciplinary coordination and close collaboration with Client, consultants, contractors and specialist vendors.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage all Electrical and ELV works across design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning stages.
• Coordinate with architecture, structure, mechanical, ICT, security and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated and clash‑free Electrical and ELV solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and life‑safety codes, standards and authority requirements, as well as project‑specific performance, redundancy and resilience criteria.
• Review, comment on and recommend approval of design documents, load calculations, single‑line diagrams, shop drawings, material submittals and method statements related to Electrical and ELV systems.
• Oversee the implementation of power distribution networks, lighting systems, small power, emergency power, UPS, earthing and lightning protection.
• Manage ELV systems including (as applicable) BMS interfaces, fire alarm, security, CCTV, access control, public address/voice alarm, data/telecom and other low‑voltage systems.
• Support planning and sizing of infrastructure for high electrical loads, rigging and event‑related equipment, ensuring suitable capacity, redundancy and flexibility for changing operational needs.
• Lead technical coordination meetings with consultants, contractors and suppliers to resolve design and site interface issues.
• Monitor site installation works for quality, safety and adherence to approved designs, highlighting and resolving non‑conformances.
• Plan, oversee and witness testing and commissioning activities for Electrical and ELV systems, ensuring integration with other building services and readiness for operations.
• Contribute to value engineering and optimisation exercises, identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost savings and improved lifecycle performance without compromising safety or reliability.
• Provide technical support to procurement and commercial teams in evaluating bids, variations and claims related to Electrical and ELV scopes.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, progress updates and handover documentation for Electrical and ELV systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Power Systems, Building Services, Project Management) is an advantage.
• Professional registration or chartered status (e.g. CEng, PE or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Electrical and ELV design, installation and management on large, complex building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience on major multi‑disciplinary developments such as exhibition or convention centres, airports, mixed‑use developments, healthcare, data centres or similarly complex faciliti