Electrical Contracts Manager

Title: Electrical Contracts Manager (Critical Infrastructure)

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £85k - £90k

Benefits: Car Allowance, Travel Expenses, Private Medical Insurance & more

Start Date: October 2026

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Principal Contractor known for delivering high-specification engineering, construction, and maintenance projects across the UK.

They are seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager with a strong Electrical background to oversee critical infrastructure projects across London and the surrounding regions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex upgrade initiatives within data centre and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee and manage electrical-focused critical infrastructure upgrade projects from award through to successful completion.

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Drive project delivery across key systems, including Switchgear, UPS, and Generator systems.

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Act as the primary client interface, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to stringent quality and safety standards.

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Serve in a Principal Contractor capacity, managing site teams, subcontractors, health & safety, compliance, and commercial management.

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Manage multi-site operations and project logistics across London and outlying regions.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

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Background: Proven track record as a Contracts Manager within the engineering or building services sector, with a primary focus on Electrical discipline.

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Technical Expertise: Hands-on expertise and deep knowledge of Critical Infrastructure and Data Centre (DC) environments.

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System Knowledge: Demonstrable experience delivering upgrades on Switchgear, UPS, and Generator systems.

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Principal Contractor Experience: Solid understanding of Principal Contractor responsibilities, CDM regulations, health & safety standards, and commercial oversight.

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Flexibility: Ability to cover projects across London and the surrounding areas
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed