Electrical contracts manager

Job Description:

My client is a well-established, successful and expanding electrical compliance contractor, and they are looking for an Electrical Contracts Manager to join their growing Electrical Management Team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor or contracts manager looking to take the next step in their career.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Electrical Contracts Manager, you will play a key role within the Electrical Operations team, managing and delivering a range of commercial electrical compliance and service contracts from start to finish.

They operate primarily within the commercial sector, covering schools, office buildings, industrial factories, warehouses, public buildings and hospitals.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operational & Contract Management

• Managing a team of 10 field-based engineers.
• Acting as the day-to-day operational lead for your field-based team.
• Liaising with clients, on-site staff and specialist subcontractors.
• Reporting on completed works and escalating issues promptly.
• Ensuring all works meet required quality and compliance standards.
• Managing labour allocation, material supply and general contract requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve contract efficiency and implementing improvements.
• Attending client meetings to discuss requirements, progress and performance.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure smooth running of contracts.
• Carrying out surveys to support estimating.
• Processing paperwork and documentation as required.

Technical & Compliance Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and problem-solving to engineers in the field.
• Ensuring compliance with BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Supporting the delivery of electrical compliance services including EICRs, emergency lighting testing, thermal imaging and remedial works.

People Leadership & HR Responsibilities

• Supporting the wider management team with people-related matters.
• Participating in HR disciplinary meetings where performance, conduct or operational issues relate to your team, providing factual input and supporting fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.

About You

You will be an experienced electrical professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple commercial contracts simultaneously.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Electrical Supervisor or Contracts/Project Manager.
• Experience delivering electrical compliance services (EICRs, emergency lighting, thermal imaging, remedials).
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-18 or later)
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation..
• Electrical Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391 or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Excellent communication and IT skills (Word, Excel).
• Experience managing commercial-sector electrical contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to use initiative.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the regions we operate in.

Hours

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm No weekend working.

Benefits

- Company van or car allowance

- Fuel card

- Company pension

- Increased holiday allowance with length of service

- Career progression and development opportunities

- Annual salary reviews