Electrical Contract Manager

your Jared; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Job summary

your Jared in Cambridge (North), Cambridgeshire is seeking an Electrical Contract Manager to lead the electrical scope of large-scale commercial projects.

You will coordinate with project teams, suppliers and clients to deliver on time, within budget, and to high standards. The role requires proven leadership and a track record in complex electrical schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Electrical Project Managers.
• Proven track record managing complex electrical projects.
• Strong budgeting and cost control skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the electrical element of large-scale commercial projects running simultaneously.
• Coordinate with project management teams, sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide leadership to Electrical Project Managers and Electrical Engineers.
• Monitor project progress and performance, addressing any issues that arise.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring solutions are implemented effectively.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Maintain close working relationships with clients, stakeholders, sub-contractors and internal teams to manage progress, challenges, and resolutions.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Electrical industry qualification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Electrical Contract Manager

Location: Cambridge (North), Cambridgeshire

Salary:: Depending on experience

Benefits: Company car or car allowance, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension

A reputable regional M&E Contractor are looking for an Electrical Contract Manager to join their established team. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including Commercial, Education, Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, Leisure and Residential.

You will be responsible to lead and oversee the projects from pre-construction to completion ensuring the projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

With a strong reputation for delivering projects safely, on time and to a high standard, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy pipeline of work and genuine long-term career prospects.

As the Electrical Contract Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the preparation and execution of the electrical element of large-scale commercial projects running simultaneously.

• Co-ordinate with project management teams, sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.

• Provide leadership to Electrical Project Managers and Electrical Engineers.

• Monitor project progress and performance, addressing any issues that arise.

• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring solutions are implemented effectively.

• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.

• Maintain close working relationships with clients, stakeholders, sub-contractors and internal teams to manage progress, challenges, and resolutions.

Successful applicants will have the following experience:

• Previous experience within a leadership role and managing Electrical Project Managers.

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex electrical projects.

• Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of electrical systems, construction practices and industry standards.

• Effective planning and project management skills, including planning, scheduling and resource allocation.

• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control and financial analysis.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to achieve project goals.

• The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines.

• You will have SMSTS, CSCS skills card and relevant electrical industry qualification.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.