Electrical Project / Contracts Manager
As an Electrical Project / Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of electrical and building services projects across a national portfolio of commercial sites, predominantly within supermarket and retail environments. Working closely with FM teams, site management and engineers, you will oversee a range of works including electrical upgrades, plant replacements, compliance works and lifecycle projects, all within live operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing electrical and building services projects from initial planning through to completion
- Delivering works within live retail and commercial environments while ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Overseeing electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, control systems, BMS interfaces and associated building services
- Coordinating subcontractors, electrical engineers and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Managing and supporting engineers on site, ensuring high standards of workmanship and performance
- Acting as the key point of contact for client FM teams, site managers and internal stakeholders
- Producing and maintaining project programmes, cost trackers and progress reports
- Managing project variations and ensuring additional works are captured, costed and approved
- Ensuring materials, plant and labour resources are effectively planned and available
- Overseeing commissioning, testing and handover documentation, including certification
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety, compliance and quality across all projects
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in an Electrical Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Area Manager role
- Strong electrical background (ideally qualified electrician or electrically biased engineer)
- Solid technical knowledge of electrical systems including LV distribution, lighting, control systems and compliance works
- Experience delivering projects within live environments such as retail, supermarkets or large commercial estates
- Background within facilities management, building services or electrical contracting
- Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders across multiple sites
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project costs, programmes and variations
- Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or Project Management preferred
- SMSTS, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification desirable
Additional Information
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
The company is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas and build long-term careers.
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
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