Contracts Manager - Electrical

Avolon M&E; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services company is looking for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee a key commercial contract in the Brighton & Hove area. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring the delivery of maintenance and installation works. Strong technical knowledge and excellent client-facing skills are essential. Benefits include a company van and a salary of £55,000. This is an office-based position with local site coverage.

Benefits

Company van (diesel or electric)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations.
• Confident managing teams and multiple workstreams.
• Proactive, organised and hands-on when required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a commercial electrical contract.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Prepare quotations and manage financial budgets.
• Direct line management of engineers and site supervisors.

Skills

Management of electrical projects

Client-facing skills

Technical knowledge in electrical installations

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Electrical (Brighton & Hove)
Salary: £55,000 (non-negotiable)
Hours: 45 hours per week
Location: Brighton & Hove (office-based with local site coverage)
Benefits: Company van (diesel or electric)

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to take responsibility for a key commercial contract based in the Brighton & Hove area. This is a hands-on role, managing day-to-day operations while leading engineers and apprentices to deliver reactive, maintenance, remedial and installation works to a high standard.

This position would suit a confident Contracts Manager with strong technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills, and proven experience managing electrical projects within a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a local commercial electrical contract, including reactive, maintenance, remedial and installation works.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, including commercial and local authority stakeholders.
• Manage projects typically ranging from £50k-£100k in value.
• Prepare quotations, financial budgets, work schedules and client reports.
• Attend client meetings and maintain accurate records using an internal works management system.
• Proactively identify and support new business opportunities.
• Direct line management of engineers, lead engineers and site supervisors.
• Provide mentoring, performance management and ongoing support to the team.
• Supervise subcontractors and deliver toolbox talks and team meetings as required.
• Complete annual staff appraisals and implement follow-up actions.
• Ensure all works comply with current electrical regulations and legal requirements.
• Provide technical support to engineers, clients and internal teams.
• Work towards or operate as NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, completing associated duties.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation throughout project delivery.
• Develop and implement RAMS and conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Complete non-conformance investigations and support H&S/CPD training material development.
• Order materials and services for assigned works.
• Monitor costs, approve expenditure and manage budgets in line with internal processes.
• Produce job costings, WIP figures and financial reports.
• Submit accurate applications and invoices in line with client requirements.

About You

• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations.
• Confident managing teams, clients and multiple workstreams.
• Proactive, organised and hands-on when required.
• Full UK driving licence.