Electrical Contract Manager

Bristol Industrial; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company pension scheme

Annual leave

Accommodation allowance

Meal allowance

Job summary

Meridian is seeking an Electrical Contract Manager to join a growing electrical contractor based in Burnley. You will manage delivery and commercial aspects across UK projects, with a focus on retail and commercial fit-out work. The role involves supervising electrical trades, budgeting, and ensuring HSE compliance.

The position is office-based with site visits, offering a 65k–70k salary, company vehicle, pension, 25 days leave, and flexible working within site hours.

Qualifications

• Electrical background with fit-out and retail project experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost forecasting skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards, compliance, contract forms, and HSE.
• Experience managing electrical trades and labour on site.
• SMSTS not essential but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full project delivery of commercial electrical contracts.
• Plan resources, budgets, and onsite supervision.
• Ensure H&S compliance and RAMS throughout lifecycle.
• Work with commercial team on job costing and progress reports.
• Coordinate with project team to maximise contract value.

Skills

Electrical background

Commercial project management

Labour/subcontractor management

Client-facing

Project lifecycle understanding

Job description

Electrical Contract Manager

Meridian are working with a growing Electrical contractor based in Burnley that specialise in commercialfit-out projects, winning lots of retail projects with major names and upcoming work already secured. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Contract Manager to supplement the project delivery side. You will be joining a small project team, where your focus will initially be on helping to manage project delivery and commercial elements of various projects across the UK. If you are looking to join a growing commercial Electrical contractor in Burnley, then this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits include (but are not exclusive to):

• Starting salary of £65k - £70k p.a (DoE)
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Immediate start available (subject to successful application)
• Working onvarious retail and commercial fit out projects nationwide
• Joining a well-established and growing team
• Company pension scheme
• Office-based role, with some site visits expected within working week
• 25-day Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• 40-hour week with flexible working pattern (within site hours)
• Accommodation paid for and meal allowance if staying overnight

Requirements for this role:

• Electrical background required, ideally within fit-out and retail projects
• Commercial project experience with a full understanding of project lifecycles from cradle to grave
• Up to date knowledge of industry standards, compliance, contract forms, and Health & Safety is essential
• SMSTS not essential, but is preferred
• Experience managing Electrical trades, e.g Apprentices, Electricians, Electrical Testers, and Supervisors
• Strong commercial awareness and financial control skills (costing, forecasting, reporting)
• Experience managing labour, subcontractors, and supply chain performance
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage expectations and resolve issues
• Experience in design and pre-con is not essential but would be a bonus

Duties include (but are not exclusive to):

• Full project delivery of commercial electrical contracts
• Deliver works in line with contractual requirements, KPIs, and response times
• Plan and manage resources, materials, budgets, and onsite workers effectively
• Problem-solve when there are potential issues onsite by communicating clearly with onsite management and office staff
• Work with the other members of the commercial and project team to identify, price, and deliver maximise contract value
• Consistently ensure compliance with H&S, compliance reports, and RAMS at all stages of project lifecycles
• Work closely with the commercial team to remain accurate on job costing, forecasting, and progress reports