Electrical Operations Manager

Job Description:

My client is a well-established and expanding electrical compliance contractor, and they are now looking for an experienced Electrical Operations Manager to lead their Electrical Operations team. 

Location: Based on the outskirts of Loughborough

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing business and play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial electrical compliance and service contracts.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the head of Electrical Operations, you will oversee the full lifecycle of multiple commercial electrical compliance contracts and associated works across schools, office buildings, industrial sites, warehouses, public buildings and hospitals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operational & Contract Management
• Managing a team of 20+ office and field-based staff.
• Leading the day-to-day operations of Technical, Admin and Electrical teams.
• Coordinating with estimating and senior management to ensure contracts remain on budget and deliver as expected.
• Overseeing labour planning, material supply and general contract requirements.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure smooth running of contracts.
• Reporting on completed works and escalating issues promptly.
• Ensuring all works meet required quality standards.
• Identifying and implementing efficiency improvements across contracts.
• Attending client meetings to discuss requirements, progress and performance.

People Leadership & HR Responsibilities

• Providing technical support, guidance and problem-solving to engineers, clients and internal teams.
• Supporting the company’s NICEIC compliance as a Qualified Supervisor.
• Participating in HR disciplinary meetings where performance, conduct or operational issues relate to the Electrical team, providing factual input and supporting fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.

About You

You will bring strong technical knowledge, proven leadership capability and the confidence to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

Essential Requirements

* Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Contracts/Operations Manager.

* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation.

* 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-18 or later).

* Electrical Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391 or equivalent).

* Strong working knowledge of BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice.

* NICEIC Qualified Supervisor status.

* 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.

Desirable

• Health & Safety certifications (IOSH, SSSTS or SMSTS).
• Experience managing both small- and large-scale projects.

Hours

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

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance
• Fuel card
• Company pension
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Annual salary reviews