Electrical Construction Manager

TLG Infrastructure Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for a prestigious £20m residential development in London SE1. The role involves overseeing electrical installation works, ensuring safety, quality, and meeting project targets. Required qualifications include SMSTS certification and proven experience in managing electrical projects over £10m. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for long-term development across future projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term project with further development opportunities

Work with a top-tier M&E contractor

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification is essential.
• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) are required.
• Proven experience managing electrical works on projects valued over £10m.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installation works from pre-construction to handover.
• Manage daily electrical construction activities on site.
• Coordinate with mechanical and building services teams.

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager - £20m M&E Residential Project (SE1)

Location: London SE1
Duration: 18 months (initial project)
Company Turnover: £200m+ p/a
Sector: M&E Contracting / Residential
Salary: £325/375 pd (CIS/Ltd)

About the Company

Our client is a leading M&E contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £200m, delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. They are now seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to join their project delivery team on a prestigious £20m M&E residential development in SE1, London.

The Role

As the Electrical Construction Manager, you will oversee the electrical installation works from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are achieved. You will work closely with the Project Manager, site teams, subcontractors, and the client to deliver a technically excellent and commercially successful project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day electrical construction activities on site.
• Coordinate with mechanical and building services teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring works are completed to specification and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety standards and site procedures (SMSTS essential).
• Review technical drawings and assist in resolving design or coordination issues.
• Support commissioning and handover activities.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, progress reports, and quality records.

Requirements

• SMSTS certification (essential).
• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing electrical works on projects £10m+ in value.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential M&E systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to drive productivity, quality, and safety across all site activities.

What's on Offer

• Long-term project (18 months minimum) with a pipeline of major London developments to follow.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a top-tier M&E contractor on landmark residential projects