Electrical Contracts Manager

Project Senior Electrical Contracts Manager

Location: Plymouth

Start Date: ASAP

Salary/Package: £75-80K, pension, holiday, life cover, sickness cover & company car

Employment: ideally permanent (full time)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all electrical contract elements, ensuring alignment with programme goals, budgets, and milestones.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules, collaborate closely with MEP Project programmer, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively to achieve project objectives with the Electrical project team.
• Manage the Electrical installation team to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, conduct inspections and audits to guarantee high‑quality work.
• Enforce robust health and safety practices, addressing risks proactively with the project safety teams.
• Work with the project commercial team to monitor and control expenditure and provide accurate financial and progress reports.
• Identify risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.
• Act as one of the main client contacts, delivering progress updates and ensuring satisfaction.
• Manage & ensure accurate project records, including permits, contracts, change orders, and reports.
• Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivering large‑scale MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and relevant codes. Proficiency in project management tools/software.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high‑pressure project environments.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent decision‑making ability to manage complex project challenges.
• Rigorous focus on compliance, safety, and quality standards.

Core Electrical Qualifications

• 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – essential for compliance and safety.
• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing certification.
• JIB Gold Card (Electrician status).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – required for site management.
• Experience and knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 Contract.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Core electrical qualifications.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Contract Manager or Project Manager.
• Strong background in Health & Safety management.
• Commercially astute with excellent financial and project management skills.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver projects successfully under pressure.

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