Electrical Contracts Manager - NI Based

Your new company
A well-established, Belfast-based contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join its senior management team. Known for delivering high-quality solutions to a blue-chip client base across Utilities (Power/Telecoms), Civil Engineering, and Infrastructure, the business has built a strong reputation through customer focus, technical excellence, and long-standing industry expertise.

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee electrical projects for major clients, including commercial installations and EV infrastructure across Northern Ireland. You'll be responsible for pricing, managing contracts, and leading a small team of electricians and operatives - with scope to grow and shape the team as the business continues to expand.

This role demands strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, drive profitability, and maintain high standards of delivery across multiple projects. You'll be expected to make strategic decisions that support both operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Your new role
This is a key leadership position where you'll oversee electrical projects for major clients, including commercial installations and EV infrastructure across Northern Ireland. You'll be responsible for pricing, managing contracts, and leading a small team of electricians and operatives, with scope to grow and shape the team as the business continues to expand.

• Take full ownership of electrical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring all financial targets are met.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to define project requirements, including ESB and NIE.
• Oversee procurement of materials, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Monitor and track project progress, addressing any challenges or deviations.
• Technical Oversight & Compliance
• Review and approve electrical designs, ensuring adherence to regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality control, safety compliance, and progress.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code across NI (NICEIC) and ROI (Safe Electric), and health & safety standards.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, drive profitability, and make strategic decisions that support both operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Key Requirements:

• NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' contract/project management experience within the electrical industry
• Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams
• Commercially minded with a track record of delivering profitable projects

What you'll get in return
This is a rare opportunity to join a multi-award-winning contractor with a secured pipeline of exclusive work. The company is committed to hiring high-calibre professionals who align with their collaborative, driven, and inclusive team culture.

• Market-leading basic salary
• Premium healthcare & pension
• Death-in-service cover
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus
• CEF holidays
• Top-of-the-range company vehicle or car allowance
• Regular social events and more

What you need to do now
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Skills:
Electrical Contracts Manager Electrical Project Manager Senior Electrical Contracts Manager

Benefits:
£65k-£75k

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