Contracts Manager - Electrical

Huntek Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Career development

Professional environment

Job summary

Huntek Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee multiple electrical and temporary site service projects from planning through to completion.

You will coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers while ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence across varied construction sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager within construction or temporary site services.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations and site operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting experience.
• Understand health & safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical and temporary site service contracts simultaneously.
• Oversee project delivery from planning through completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, performance and profitability of projects.
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings.
• Prepare risk assessments and project documentation.
• Manage variations, quotations and contractual matters.
• Support business development and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure quality standards and client expectations are met.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Budgeting experience

Health & safety awareness

MS Office / project management systems

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable

18th Edition / City & Guilds qualifications

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About the Company

A leading provider of temporary site services within the construction industry, delivering temporary electrical installations, lighting, power distribution, maintenance, and associated site support services across a variety of construction projects throughout the UK.

Role Overview

The Electrical Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple electrical and temporary site service projects from pre-construction through to completion. The successful candidate will manage operational delivery, coordinate teams and subcontractors, maintain compliance with health & safety regulations, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical and temporary site service contracts simultaneously
• Oversee project delivery from planning through completion
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Monitor project performance, progress, and profitability
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Prepare project reports, risk assessments, and documentation
• Manage variations, quotations, and contractual matters
• Support business development and identify opportunities for contract growth
• Ensure quality standards and client expectations are consistently achieved
• Resolve operational and contractual issues effectively
• Oversee electrical installations, maintenance, and temporary power solutions on construction sites

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager within construction, electrical, or temporary site services
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations and construction site operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and budgeting experience
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management systems
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred
• SMSTS certification preferred
• CSCS card
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable
• Relevant electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or 18th Edition advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work on major construction projects across the UK