Electrical Contract Manager: Lead Retail Fit-Out Projects

Meridian Business Support; Burnley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Immediate start

25 days annual leave

40-hour week

Accommodation paid for

Meal allowance when staying overnight

Job summary

Meridian are working with a growing electrical contractor in Burnley, recruiting an Electrical Contract Manager to oversee delivery and commercial elements across the UK. Office-based with site visits, you will join a small project team and manage resources, budgets and client expectations.

The role offers a 65k-70k salary (DoE), pension, company vehicle with fuel card, and an organised, expanding team environment with 40-hour weeks and flexible pattern within site hours.

Qualifications

• Electrical background with fit-out and retail project exposure.
• Commercial project experience and full lifecycle understanding.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, compliance, and Health & Safety.
• SMSTS preferred but not essential.
• Experience managing electrical trades.
• Strong commercial awareness with costing, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Experience managing labour, subcontractors and supply chain performance.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to resolve issues.
• Design and pre-con construction experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full project delivery of commercial electrical contracts.
• Meet contractual requirements, KPIs and response times.
• Plan and manage resources, materials, budgets and onsite workers.
• Communicate clearly with onsite management and office staff to resolve issues.
• Work with commercial and project teams to maximise contract value.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, RAMS and reporting at all stages.
• Maintain accurate job costing, forecasting and progress reports.

Job description

Meridian are working with a growing electrical contractor in Burnley, recruiting an Electrical Contract Manager to oversee delivery and commercial elements across the UK. Office-based with site visits, you will join a small project team and manage resources, budgets and client expectations.

The role offers a 65k-70k salary (DoE), pension, company vehicle with fuel card, and an organised, expanding team environment with 40-hour weeks and flexible pattern within site hours.