Contracts Manager

Instituto de Continuidad de Negocio; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering organization in Aberdeen is looking for an experienced HV Contracts Manager to lead HV operations. This role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and developing new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge of HV systems and at least 5 years of management experience. A competitive salary, bonuses, and career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing HV projects or operations within an engineering or electrical contracting environment.
• Minimum 5 years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HV operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Define project scopes and manage delivery from tender to completion.
• Identify and develop new HV business opportunities.

Skills

HV project management

Technical knowledge of HV systems

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, or Degree)

IOSH, SMSTS, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Job description

HV Contracts Manager – Aberdeen

Location: Aberdeen

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £57,000+ Bonus

We are looking for an experienced HV Contracts Manager to lead and grow High Voltage (HV) operations in Aberdeen.

This is a unique opportunity for the first hire in the region, giving you the chance to build your own team, shape business growth, and take ownership of project delivery, client relationships, and operational success.

The Role

• Lead all HV operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and company standards
• Define project scopes, allocate resources, and manage delivery from tender through to completion
• Identify and develop new HV business opportunities, prepare quotations, and manage client accounts
• Typical contract management will vary in value from small works to larger maintenance contracts
• Typical HV equipment knowledge such as circuit breakers and transformers will be valuable when pulling together quotes and tendering for larger projects
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team as the business grows
• Support the Operations Manager in setting strategic goals and driving profitability

About the Company

A leading electrical engineering organisation delivering design, installation, maintenance, and service solutions across the power generation, renewables, oil & gas, utilities, and industrial sectors.

With a strong technical reputation and national presence, the company offers full lifecycle support from initial design and commissioning to long-term maintenance underpinned by robust quality, safety and environmental standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing HV projects or operations within an engineering or electrical contracting environment
• Strong technical knowledge of HV systems and sound commercial awareness
• Minimum 5 years management experience
• Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, or Degree) desirable
• IOSH, SMSTS, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification essential

What is on Offer

• The chance to establish and lead a new HV team in Aberdeen
• Career-defining role with full support from a national engineering business
• Competitive salary, company benefits, and clear progression opportunities