Electrical Contracts Manager

Electrical Contracts Manager

Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 DOE
Hours: To be confirmed
Benefits: Company vehicle, 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, with up to 5 additional days earned through length of service, plus additional benefits

Our client is an established electrical contracting business delivering a range of electrical projects across the sector. They are looking to appoint a motivated Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee contracts from initial planning through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical professional with strong technical knowledge and site-based experience to take responsibility for contract delivery, coordinating clients, contractors and site teams while managing the commercial and operational aspects of each project.

Electrical Contracts Manager - Position Overview

• Manage electrical contracts from start to finish, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Liaise with main contractors, clients, subcontractors and site teams to coordinate works and maintain effective working relationships.
• Organise and schedule site works, manage resources and order materials as required.
• Oversee contract administration, including quotations, revisions, variations, final accounts and account queries.
• Attend contract and site meetings, providing clear communication and progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage health and safety requirements, including the preparation and issuing of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Coordinate the preparation and completion of operation and maintenance manuals, drawings and other project documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for site teams, helping resolve electrical issues and queries both on and off site.
• Assist with estimating activities and the preparation or revision of quotations where required.
• Monitor project progress and address issues affecting programme, costs, quality or delivery.

Electrical Contracts Manager - Position Requirements

• Strong experience within the electrical contracting industry, with a good all-round understanding of site-based electrical works.
• Previous experience in a Contracts Manager or managerial role is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent organisational and people management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple contracts and competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills, including the ability to liaise professionally with clients, contractors and site teams.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, email, certification software, cable calculation and design software, and estimating software.
• SMSTS qualification and experience in health and safety management, including the preparation and issuing of RAMS.
• Strong electrical technical knowledge and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support site teams with technical queries.
• A proactive, motivated and reliable approach, with the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• A team player who can work independently, take responsibility and demonstrate commitment to delivering projects successfully.
• An electrical qualification such as City & Guilds 2391, or equivalent, is preferred.
• Previous estimating experience and familiarity with PDF editing software and CAD are advantageous.
• Additional technical experience in electrical design, fire alarms, solar PV and battery storage, air conditioning or EV charging would be beneficial.

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