Electrical Construction Manager

ARC Group Worldwide; Colney; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company benefits and wider package

Job summary

ARC Group Worldwide is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead electrical delivery on major laboratory, healthcare and complex building projects across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire with potential future Suffolk work. You will oversee on-site electrical activities, coordinate subcontractors, and drive safety, quality and programme performance from mobilisation to handover.

The role requires a strong background in electrical construction management, ideally with Tier 1 or MEP

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical construction activities on sizeable projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial building services and electrical installations.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site-based electrical teams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day electrical construction activities on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors and on-site electrical teams.
• Plan and sequence works to achieve programme milestones.
• Liaise with Project Managers, QS, design teams and wider construction team.
• Monitor progress, quality, workmanship and compliance with specs.
• Review drawings and installation requirements.
• Support coordination of MEP services and resolve on-site issues.
• Ensure works meet standards and safety requirements.
• Attend progress meetings and provide updates on electrical works.
• Manage resources, labour and materials.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover to project close.

Skills

Electrical construction management

Subcontractor coordination

Programme planning

Health & safety awareness

Education

Electrical site management qualifications

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor, working across a strong pipeline of technically demanding projects throughout Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, with potential future projects in Suffolk. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the electrical construction delivery of major laboratory, healthcare and technically complex building projects, working alongside experienced project and commercial teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The Role The Electrical Construction Manager will oversee the day-to-day electrical construction activities on site, coordinating subcontractors, site teams and project stakeholders from mobilisation through to completion. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of electrical installations across major laboratory and healthcare projects.
• Coordinating electrical subcontractors and specialist contractors on site.
• Planning and sequencing works to ensure programmes are achieved.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, design teams and the wider construction team.
• Monitoring progress, quality, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Reviewing drawings, technical information and installation requirements.
• Supporting the coordination of MEP services and resolving site-based technical issues.
• Ensuring all electrical works are delivered in accordance with relevant standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Attending progress meetings and providing updates on electrical construction activities.
• Managing resources, labour and materials to support efficient project delivery.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and handover through to project completion.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager looking to join an established Tier 1 contractor and work on technically challenging projects across East Anglia.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical construction management, ideally gained within a main contractor, MEP contractor or specialist building services environment.

Experience working on healthcare, laboratories, life sciences, pharmaceutical, data centre or other technically complex projects would be highly advantageous.

Candidates should have:

• Proven experience managing electrical construction activities on sizeable projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial building services and electrical installations.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site-based electrical teams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to managing programme, quality and safety.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and site management credentials.

Location & Eligibility

The role will suit candidates already based within a reasonable travelling distance of Norfolk or Cambridgeshire, or those who are genuinely willing to travel to projects across the region.

• Circa £70,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Company benefits and wider package.
• Opportunity to work for a Tier 1 main contractor.
• High-profile laboratory and healthcare projects.
• Strong pipeline of work across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, with potential future Suffolk projects.
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities.