Contracts Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Devon is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee electrical installation and refurbishment projects within the retail sector. This permanent role offers a salary of £55,000–£65,000, plus a full benefits package, and requires travel to Cardiff and Swindon.

You will manage multiple retail projects, typically up to four at a time on a fast‑tracked 12‑week programme, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager within the retail sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Electrical trade background with a solid understanding of installation and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Stable career history with recognised contractors and a track record of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of retail projects and leading them to successful completion
• Managing up to four projects at a time on a fast‑tracked 12‑week programme
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Providing leadership, communication and client management throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintaining a solid understanding of installation and project delivery practices in the electrical trade

Skills

Electrical contracts management

Leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Budget control

Job description

The Contracts Manager role in Devon involves overseeing electrical installation and refurbishment projects within the retail sector. This permanent position offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000, plus a full benefits package. You will manage multiple retail projects simultaneously, each typically valued up to £15,000 and running on a 12‑week programme. The role requires travel to Cardiff and Swindon.

Key responsibilities include

• Taking ownership of retail projects and leading them to successful completion
• Managing up to four projects at a time on a fast‑tracked 12‑week programme
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Providing leadership, communication and client management throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintaining a solid understanding of installation and project delivery practices in the electrical trade

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager within the retail sector
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget
• Electrical trade background with a solid understanding of installation and project delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills
• Stable career history with recognised contractors and a track record of successful project delivery

Benefits

• Employee‑owned business with a collaborative and supportive culture
• Flexible working environment
• Strong pipeline of secured work across the South West
• Opportunity to influence and grow within an ambitious business
• Highly regarded employer with a reputation for looking after its people