Building Services Manager (Electrical)

Princebuild Limited; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Corporate clothing

Employee profit share scheme

21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Departmental bonuses

Health and wellbeing support

Social and community initiatives

Training and career progression

Investors in People accreditation

Job summary

Princebuild Limited is seeking a Building Services Manager (Electrical) to lead the delivery of electrical projects from tender to completion in Peterborough. You will estimate, bid, manage and seamlessly run projects across commercial, retail and industrial sectors, with a focus on safety, quality and client satisfaction.

Join a family business that values collaboration, growth, and community impact. Expect opportunities for leadership development, a supportive team culture, and a role with

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical projects end-to-end.
• Ability to prepare estimates, tenders and pricing documents.
• Strong leadership and communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and management of electrical projects from tender through to completion and final account.
• Prepare estimates, tenders, quotations and pricing documents.
• Coordinate electrical engineers, subcontractors and suppliers; manage costs and programme.
• Ensure safety, budget, and client relationships throughout project delivery.

Skills

Electrical project management

Estimating

Team leadership

Client liaison

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

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: 12 Nov 2026

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

• 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.

Important Information

• 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme