Senior Electrical Contract Manager

Description

• Client Relations: Act as the main client contact, delivering progress updates and ensuring satisfaction.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, including permits, contracts, change orders, and reports.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce robust health and safety practices, addressing risks proactively.
• Resource Management: Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively to achieve project objectives.
• Project Management: Oversee all electrical contract elements, ensuring alignment with programme goals, budgets, and milestones.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor and control expenditure, providing accurate financial and progress reports.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.
• Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed project plans and schedules. Collaborate closely with MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure electrical installations comply with relevant standards and regulations. Conduct inspections and audits to guarantee high-quality work.

Requirements

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a flagship MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) healthcare project in Plymouth, valued at £48 million.

This is a high-profile leadership role requiring significant expertise in electrical engineering and project management. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring that the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget — while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent decision-making ability to manage complex project challenges.
• JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
• 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous focus on compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing certification.
• NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training – desirable for public sector and healthcare projects.
• Experience: Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience desirable).
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure project environments.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 – advantageous for structured delivery.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – essential for compliance and safety.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – required for site management.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and relevant codes. Proficiency in project management tools/software.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

Project Value: £48 million healthcare hospital development

Training + Development

Interview process

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