Building Services Manager (Electrical)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card orallow

Corporate clothing

Employee profit share scheme

21 days' holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Departmental bonuses and long service

Health and wellbeing support

Disability inclusion initiatives

Training and career progression

Investors in People accreditation

Social events and charity initiatives

Job summary

Princebuild Limited is seeking a driven Building Services Manager (Electrical) to join our Peterborough team, overseeing electrical project delivery from estimating through to completion. The role blends project management, electrical expertise, and leadership across commercial, retail and industrial projects valued from £10,000 to £1,000,000.

You will manage estimations, tendering, pricing, and contract compliance while maintaining strong client relationships and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical project delivery, from estimating to completion.
• Ability to interpret drawings and contract requirements.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and management of electrical projects from tender and estimating through to completion and final account.
• Prepare estimates, tenders, quotations and pricing documents, including reviewing drawings and contract requirements.
• Understand contract designs, construction drawings and technical information.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, forecasting, valuations and final accounts.
• Attend client, design and site meetings and communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare contract programmes and progress/cost reports.
• Manage electrical engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor resources to keep projects on track.
• Negotiate variations with clients or representatives.
• Ensure Health & Safety/CDM requirements are managed on delivery.
• Provide leadership and development for engineers and team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Identify improvements to project delivery and service.

Skills

Project management

Electrical expertise

Estimating

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary - Depending on experience, skills and qualifications

We are looking for a driven and experienced Building Services Manager (Electrical) to join our team in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of electrical projects from estimating and tendering through to completion.

This is a varied role combining project management, electrical expertise, estimating, commercial awareness and team leadership, working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail and industrial projects valued from £10,000 to £1,000,000.

At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, takes ownership, works collaboratively and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.

What We Offer

We believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Our benefits include:

• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
• Corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years' continuous service
• Early finish on Fridays
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities
• An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People
• Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to an Executive Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful estimating, management and delivery of electrical projects, working closely with clients, the Building Services team, Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, to programme, within budget and to the highest standard, while maintaining strong client relationships.

This is a key role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and management of electrical projects from tender and estimating through to completion and final account.
• Prepare estimates, tenders, quotations and pricing documents, including reviewing drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Understand and interpret contract designs, construction drawings and technical information.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Attend client, design and site meetings and communicate effectively with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Prepare contract programmes, progress reports, contractor reports and cost/performance updates.
• Manage and coordinate electrical engineers, trade operatives, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor programme, materials, labour and resources to ensure projects remain on track.
• Price, negotiate and agree variations and instructions with clients or their representatives.
• Ensure Health & Safety/CDM requirements are effectively managed and monitored throughout project delivery.
• Verify and authorise trade operatives' timesheets and support effective resource management.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and professional development for engineers and other team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional levels of customer care.
• Support the development of new clients, suppliers and business opportunities.
• Identify and implement improvements to project delivery, systems and customer service.
• Use Princebuild's bespoke systems and software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the progression of the role and the needs of the business.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Princebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) and may require additional client-specific vetting.
• This role may require travel and occasional overnight stays as needed.
• The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.

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Building Services Manager (Electrical)

Company: Princebuild Limited Salary: Competitive Salary - Depending on experience, skills and qualifications Hours: Full-time Location: Peterborough, PE1 5UP Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Aug 2026 Closing date: 11 Sept 2026

Summary

Building Services Manager (Electrical)

Peterborough (with travel as required)

Full-time (42 hours per week)

Build Your Future With Princebuild

We are looking for a driven and experienced Building Services Manager (Electrical) to join our team in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of electrical projects from estimating and tendering through to completion.

This is a varied role combining project management, electrical expertise, estimating, commercial awareness and team leadership, working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail and industrial projects valued from £