Electrical Construction Manager

Skyward Select Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier 1 MEP Contractor in Norfolk seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to lead delivery of all electrical infrastructure for a major Higher Education & Laboratory refurbishment. You will manage LV/HV distribution, intelligent lighting, data networks, and life safety systems while ensuring compliance with heritage and environmental standards.

The role requires proven project leadership on large-scale builds, with strong electrical engineering background, and certification credentials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Construction Manager on large-scale commercial or public sector builds.
• Strong background in electrical engineering, containment, and system commissioning.
• Experience with complex retrofits or heavily serviced research facilities preferred.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and JIB/ECS Gold Card.
• Excellent leadership with a track record of delivering on tight schedules safely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site-based electrical installation and containment works.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Coordinate main containment paths through complex, retrofitted building fabrics.
• Authorise and manage electrical RAMS, permits to work, and site safety.
• Interface daily with the principal contractor's team to resolve coordination issues.
• Lead electrical testing, commissioning, and final inspection sign-offs.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Containment

System commissioning

Site leadership

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

JIB/ECS Gold Card

Job description

Role

Electrical Construction Manager (£70k - £80k + fantastic benefits)

Project

Major Higher Education & Laboratory Refurbishment

Location

Norfolk

Company

Tier 1 MEP Contractor

About the Client

Our client is a premier Tier 1 MEP contractor renowned for delivering complex, high-value engineering services across the UK. They have been secured to deliver the full, multi-million-pound MEP package for an iconic, large-scale educational and research facility upgrade in Norfolk.

The Role

We are seeking a driven Electrical Construction Manager to lead the delivery of all electrical infrastructure. You will manage the installation of high/low voltage distribution, intelligent lighting systems, data networks, and specialist life safety systems. You will ensure all works meet strict heritage and modern environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all site-based electrical installation and containment works.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Coordinate main containment paths through complex, retrofitted building fabrics.
• Authorise and manage electrical RAMS, permits to work, and site safety.
• Interface daily with the principal contractor's team to resolve coordination issues.
• Lead electrical testing, commissioning, and final inspection sign-offs.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Construction Manager on large-scale commercial or public sector builds.
• Strong background in electrical engineering, containment, and system commissioning.
• Experience dealing with complex retrofits or heavily serviced research facilities is preferred.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and JIB/ECS Gold Card.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of driving tight schedules safely.