Electrical Contracts Engineer

Vincent Gurney Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contracting company is looking for an experienced Electrical Contracts Engineer to oversee electrical installations across multiple sites in the Midlands and South of England. The role involves managing site teams, ensuring compliance with safety and technical requirements, and coordinating testing and inspections. Candidates must be fully qualified electricians with relevant experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, company van, paid travel, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Company van + fuel card

Paid travel time & overnight expenses

Ongoing pipeline of hotel expansion projects

Qualifications

• Experienced in overseeing electrical installation works.
• Strong background in commercial or hotel electrical installations.
• Competence in compliance with technical and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate electrical works across live extension sites.
• Manage daily site activity while ensuring compliance.
• Conduct testing, inspection, and certification oversight.

Skills

Leadership and team coordination

Communication and stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified Electrician with 18th Edition

2391 / 2394 / 2395 Testing & Inspection qualification

Tools

Electrical drawings and schematics

Job description

Electrical Contracts Engineer

Location: Site-based across Midlands & South of England
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Package: Company van + fuel card, paid travel, accommodation & expenses, overtime available
Projects: Premier Inn Extensions (adding up to 3,500 rooms per site through kitchen-area reconfiguration)

Role Overview

An experienced Electrical Contracts Engineer / Site Manager is required to oversee electrical installation works on multiple Premier Inn extension projects across the Midlands and South of England. This is a site-based role, fully off the tools, ideal for a qualified electrician who has moved into supervisory, testing/inspection oversight, and coordination. The role involves managing daily site activity, ensuring compliance with technical and safety requirements, overseeing testing and inspections, and coordinating subcontractors to achieve project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate electrical works across live extension sites.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and daily activity to ensure quality and compliance.
• Conduct oversight of testing, inspection and electrical certification in line with BS7671.
• Ensure all installations follow drawings, specifications, and project standards.
• Liaise with main contractors, hotel management teams, and other trades to maintain site workflow.
• Review and enforce RAMS and health & safety procedures; deliver toolbox talks.
• Track progress against programme, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor material deliveries, procurement requirements, and site resource needs.
• Maintain accurate daily site records, progress reports, and test documentation.
• Support commissioning, snagging, client walkthroughs, and handovers.
• Travel between multiple sites with regular overnight stays (fully paid).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified Electrician with 18th Edition.
• 2391 / 2394 / 2395 Testing & Inspection qualification (essential).
• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Site Manager, Foreman, or Electrical Contracts Engineer.
• Strong background in commercial or hotel electrical installations, ideally multi-room environments.
• Competent in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Solid understanding of CDM regulations and site safety protocols.
• Full UK driving licence and flexible to travel frequently.

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Organised and capable of overseeing multiple fast-paced projects.
• Problem‑solving approach with a focus on safety and quality.
• Confident producing reports, test sheets and compliance documents.

Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary (DOE)
• Company van + fuel card
• Paid travel time & overnight expenses
• Ongoing pipeline of hotel expansion projects
• Progression opportunities into senior contracts roles
• Supportive and stable working environment

Summary

This role suits an experienced electrical professional ready to step into a site-based leadership role, managing electrical installations, testing, and project delivery without being on the tools. The position offers excellent stability, strong remuneration, and long‑term project continuity across major UK hotel expansion programmes