Electrical Contracts Manager

Electrical Contracts Manager

Location: Croydon, South London – London & Home Counties

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 DOE

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday – Friday

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join a growing electrical contracting business, overseeing a varied portfolio of electrical projects across London and the surrounding Home Counties.

This is a senior management opportunity for someone with a strong electrical contracting background who can lead project delivery, manage operational teams and take responsibility for the financial and commercial performance of multiple projects.

Working closely with the senior leadership and commercial teams, you will manage Project Managers and Site Supervisors, drive improvements in operational processes and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee multiple electrical projects from pre-construction and mobilisation through to testing, commissioning and handover.

Manage, lead and develop a team of Project Managers and Site Supervisors.

Take responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget and to the required standards.

Monitor project costs, budgets, cashflow forecasts and profit margins.

Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams on valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts.

Review programmes, resource plans, procurement schedules and project risks.

Develop and implement improved processes and procedures across project delivery.

Lead client, principal contractor and consultant meetings.

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, CDM 2015 and relevant electrical standards.

Oversee RAMS, site inspections, quality audits and project handover documentation.

The Ideal Candidate

At least 8 years' experience within electrical contracting.

Minimum 3 years' experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager.

Proven experience managing multiple electrical projects, typically valued between £500k and £5m+.

Experience managing Project Managers and Site Supervisors.

Strong commercial understanding, including forecasting, budgets, valuations and cost control.

Experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams.

A track record of improving operational processes and project delivery.

Good knowledge of the London and South East construction market.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services or equivalent.

18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

SMSTS

ECS / JIB Gold Card (Manager or Supervisor).

First Aid at Work.

Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

£75,000 – £85,000 salary, depending on experience.

Private medical insurance and Medicash health plan.

Company pension.

Laptop and mobile phone.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Opportunities for long-term career progression.

Company events.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Electrical Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a varied project portfolio and play a key role in the continued growth and development of an electrical contracting business.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion
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