Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Contract Manager to oversee and manage contracts within our organisation. The Electrical Contracts Manager role includes overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality electrical work, adherence to safety standards, and successful financial and operational delivery within a company.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing staff and subcontractors, controlling costs and budgets, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing client relationships and contractual agreements to meet project goals and client requirements.

Project delivery:

Planning, implementing, and managing projects from initial design and costing through to final completion and handover.

Team leadership:

Managing and mentoring a team of electricians, site supervisors, and subcontractors.

Budget management:

Controlling project costs, managing variation accounts, and maximising profitability.

Tendering and estimating:

Preparing tenders and providing estimates for new work and proposals.

Client relations:

Acting as the main point of contact for clients, liaising on progress, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Compliance and quality assurance:

Ensuring all work complies with the latest wiring regulations (e.g., the 18th Edition), safety standards, and project specifications.

Documentation:

Creating and updating project documentation, such as risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals.

Progress monitoring:

Tracking project progress against timelines and reporting to senior management on milestones, risks, and financial performance
The Electrical Contracts manager must have:

Electrical knowledge:

In-depth technical knowledge of electrical systems, wiring regulations, and installation practices.

Project management:

Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills to manage complex projects effectively.

Commercial acumen:

Excellent financial and commercial awareness, including experience with budgets, cost control, and contract administration.

Communication and leadership:

The ability to lead and motivate a team, build client relationships, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Negotiation:

Skill in negotiating contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Industry experience:

At least 5-10 years of experience as a qualified electrician or electrical project manager.

Electrical qualifications:

Relevant trade qualifications such as an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Testing and inspection:

A certification such as City & Guilds 2391

Health and safety:

A management-level health and safety qualification like the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).

Academic qualifications:

While not always mandatory, a Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree in electrical engineering or building services can be beneficial.

IT proficiency:

Competence with software for project management, data handling, and general office tasks.
The package for the Electrical Contracts manager includes:

A progressive basic salary up to 55,000, depending on experience. Plus, the opportunity to earn more.

Vehicle, fuel card, phone, laptop

Career progression, good work-life balance

Extended holidays

& Many more benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,949.31-55,521.31 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company car Company events Company pension Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: In person