Electrical Technical Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Electrical Technical Manager (Lead)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1415

Location: South East London - Zone 1 (Flexible working available)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£100k-£120k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, mileage to site, pension, health, bonus etc.

Company & Project: A Top 50 Main contractor is seeking to recruit a talented and experienced Electrical Technical Manager to lead technical and design excellence across the regional business, taking full ownership of the delivery and formal sign-off of all electrical engineering design documentation. Working across multiple projects, specialising in the early stages through pre-construction to project commencement, driving execution across RIBA Plan of Work and Design Framework for Building Services Stages 3 to 6.

Our client has an enviable track record on projects c£50m+ and have delivered projects on a repeat basis in London and the South.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as a core member of the specialised MEP strategy team, supporting senior directors in delivering design and technical engineering management strategies - specialising in Electrical.

Provide direct line management, technical coaching, and mentoring to a team of Electrical engineers; offer guidance to external consultants, Project Managers, and Project Engineers.

Act as the lead technical authority for allocated projects, with specific oversight of electrical engineering elements and technical authorisation of major packages, plant, and equipment.

Manage external consultant appointments, monitor design progress, and lead granular design reviews to ensure compliance and quality.

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, technical consultants, and digital engineering partners on assigned projects.

Maintain technical ownership of all project risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and value management processes.

Lead safety initiatives and ensure strict compliance with CDM regulations.

Validate on-site installations and system operations against approved designs, providing technical troubleshooting and resolution support as required.

Desirable Experience:

10years+ experience within a UK main contractor or major MEP subcontractor environment.
In-depth knowledge of Electrical building services and the integration of multidisciplinary MEP packages.
Proven ability to manage the front-end lifecycle, including tendering, design coordination, and BIM workflows.
Previous Roles: Building Services Manager OR Electrical Manager OR M&E Design Manager OR Electrical Design Manager OR Project Director OR M&E Director OR M&E Project Manager.
Qualifications & Skills: Relevant Electrical or Building Services qualification for example, HND or Degree or City & Guilds.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Electrical Technical Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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