Electrical Contracts Manager

True Consulting Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected M&E contractor in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to lead complex electrical projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in project management, strong technical knowledge, and excellent commercial awareness. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including career development opportunities.

Benefits

£85,000 basic salary

Car Allowance

Health cash plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Additional holiday entitlement

Structured career development

Team building and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role managing electrical projects end-to-end.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, standards, and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, procurement, and contract variations.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost control skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects across multiple sectors.
• Combine technical expertise with commercial awareness for project success.
• Manage challenging and rewarding contracts while building client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge of electrical installations

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Amtech

AutoDesk

Job description

Overview

True are representing a highly respected M&E contractor, known for delivering complex, multi-sector projects to the highest technical and safety standards. With a strong pipeline across the UK and Ireland, they're now seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to strengthen their Projects Division and take ownership of high-profile electrical schemes.

As Electrical Contracts Manager, you'll lead the delivery of projects across commercial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, education, leisure, and large-scale residential sectors. You'll combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget. This role offers the chance to manage challenging and rewarding contracts while building lasting client relationships.

We're looking for a commercially astute, technically strong leader with a proven track record in managing mechanical building services projects, who thrives in a client-facing role and can hit the ground running.

Package

• £85,000 basic salary
• Car Allowance
• Health cash plan (including dental & optical cover)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Additional holiday entitlement with service
• Structured career development and ongoing training
• Team building, wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive, collaborative environment

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role managing electrical projects end-to-end
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, standards, and regulations
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, procurement, and contract variations
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost control skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, able to build long-term client relationships
• SMSTS/health & safety knowledge with a focus on quality and compliance

Desirable

• HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering
• Knowledge of software such as Amtech, AutoDesk, or similar
• Understanding of electrical/control systems

If you're a proven Electrical Contracts Manager who wants to join a contractor with a strong reputation, an excellent benefits package, and a real commitment to staff development, this is your opportunity