Electrical Construction Manager

CHS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Group is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for a flagship M&E project in London, with a 2–3 year outlook and potential extension. You will oversee electrical packages with subcontractors on site and report to the Lead Project Manager.

With the contractor delivering around £200m turnover and a strong safety culture, the role offers development opportunities, a competitive package and travel bonuses.

Qualifications

• CSCS card, required for site access.
• SSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme) or equivalent.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Proven track record in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction activities from brief to handover.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors, ensure scope and safety compliance.
• Develop objectives for budget, manpower, materials, scheduling and programme.
• Report progress to Lead Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Prepare site reports and communicate with clients as required.
• Mitigate costs through smart procurement of materials and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Budget control

Project planning

Health & safety

Education

CSCS card

SSTS

SMSTS

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager Required

£55,000 - £65,000 + Travel & Bonuses

We are currently working with one of the leading M&E Contractors in London with a turnover currently sitting around the £200m mark. With a flagship project based in Canary Wharf they are looking for an additional Electrical Construction Manager for around 2-3 years worth of work with the potential to go on beyond this.

Experience working within the commercial fit out sector is required and ideal experience would be managing packages and sub contractors up to £5m electrically.

This role will be working with an established project management team where there will be support and development opportunities available. A healthy company culture and competitive package/ benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As Electrical Construction Manager, you will be working with Sub-contractors and communicating expectations in respects of site safety and project scope.
• Developing clear and achievable objectives relating to budget, manpower, materials, scheduling, programme and implementation of projects before reporting to Lead Project Manager.
• Managing and leading all Electrical construction aspects from initial project brief through to project handover.
• The Electrical Construction Manager will be responsible for planning of project strategy working with clients and colleagues.
• Assigning work to personnel based on current demands and creating a working environment orientated to trust, performance and team work.
• Checking and preparing site reports and communication as required to clients.
• Providing any insight and/or implementing any measures to mitigate project cost through the correct procurement of materials or Contractors.
• Managing various projects concurrently; ensuring successful completion of each one according to budget, timescale, and client specification.
• The Electrical Construction Manager will be giving daily Toolbox Talks and 'Stopping the Job' demonstrations, reassessing hazards/risks as relevant.
• At all times as Electrical Construction Manager you will be ensuring that all works are in line with Health and Safety protocol and using required escalation channels.
• Complying with quality construction standards and undertaking preventative planning measures to minimise project impact.

Requirements

• An appropriate Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) card
• Site Supervisor's Safety Training Scheme (SSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme
• (SMSTS) qualification.
• Proven track record in the industry
• Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety, delivering projects and managing staff, materials and budgets.