Electrical Contracts Manager
Thrift Energy Ltd, part of the Thrift Energy Group, employs one of the UK’s leading employee-owned businesses specialising in the installation of renewable technologies including Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV, Battery Storage and insulation solutions. Our head office is located in Team Valley Gateshead. We have secured long‑term contracts under the Warm Homes schemes and are experiencing steady growth. This role provides a stable, permanent position within a well‑established company.
Job Description
Lead and manage all contract activities for renewable energy projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, on budget and to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. The role bridges project delivery, commercial oversight and client engagement across domestic renewable installations, working from our head office with projects on a national basis.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Project Management
- Lead end‑to‑end management of renewable energy contracts, including planning, execution, monitoring and close‑out.
- Coordinate installation and commissioning of low‑carbon technologies such as heat pumps, Solar PV and battery storage alongside conventional heating systems.
- Maintain oversight of multiple contracts, subcontractors and delivery teams.
Commercial & Contractual
- Review, negotiate and administer contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Monitor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and commercial constraints.
- Manage variations, claims, risks and contractual disputes.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Act as the main commercial interface with clients, providing updates, addressing concerns and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Work collaboratively with procurement, project management, legal and technical teams.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all work complies with UK regulations and industry standards, including building regulations, MCS installation standards and health & safety.
- Promote quality assurance processes, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor, lead and support junior contract administrators, site supervisors or project coordinators.
- Champion training, best‑practice sharing and workforce competency development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- IET Code of Practice for Grid‑Connected Solar PV Systems
- BS 7671, 18th Edition
- MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) standards
- Knowledge of earthing and bonding requirements
- Safe isolation procedures
- Safety certifications: SSSTS or SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme). Preferable: Scaffold Inspection, 3‑Day First Aid at Work, CSCS.
Experience & Skills
- Deep understanding of MCS standards.
- Technical skills: knowledge of Solar PV installation.
- Preferable experience with PAS2035 and energy efficiency upgrades.
- Proven experience (typically 3‑7 years) in contract management/project delivery within the renewables sector, especially managing subcontractors.
- Knowledge of UK industry standards for renewables installations, building services, and health & safety legislation.
- Understanding of Solar PV system design, DC/AC string wiring and inverter technology.
- Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in domestic electrical installations.
- Familiarity with battery storage systems.
Skills
- Strong commercial and analytical skills with financial awareness.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with contract administration and project management tools/software.
- Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and deliver to tight deadlines.
Personal Attributes
- Self‑motivated, proactive and strategic thinker.
- Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
- Collaborative team player and effective leader.
- Commitment to quality, safety and customer service excellence.
Working Conditions
- Office working with travel to sites required.
- Site attendance on installation and commissioning activities required.
- Holidays: 20 days + Bank holidays + 3 additional days gifted for Christmas.
- Pension: Statutory Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare: Via Bupa to be enrolled after probation (BIK applies).
- Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent.
Benefits
- Additional leave.
- Company events.
- Private medical insurance.
- Work location: In person.
- Company car.
- Pay: £40,000.00 – £45,000.00 per year.
Licence / Certification
- BS 7671 (18th Edition) – required.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) – required.
- Installation and Maintenance of Small‑Scale Solar PV Systems – preferred.
- ECS Card – preferred.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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