Electrical Contracts Manager

1st Step Solutions Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager in Bristol to oversee multiple electrical contracts in commercial and renewable projects. The role includes managing project budgets, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing electrical contracts and possess strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Long-term opportunity with stable business

Open-minded leadership

Work on innovative projects

Competitive salary and package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical commercial contracts.
• Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project financials.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial electrical and renewable energy projects up to £1m.
• Overseeing budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and growth within the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Project management

Education

Relevant electrical or project management qualifications

Job description

⚡ Contracts Manager - Electrical (Commercial & Renewable Projects)

📍 Location: Bristol North East (covering Bristol & surrounding areas)

💰 Salary: Up to £60,000 (Negotiable) + Car or Package

🕓 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

🌴 Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays (Negotiable)

About Our client

We're a well-established electrical contractor with over 10 years of successful trading, delivering high-quality commercial projects across Bristol and the surrounding region - typically valued up to £1 million.

Our expertise spans solar PV, EV charging, and battery storage systems, with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and long-term client partnerships.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to help lead and develop our projects, clients, and team. If you're ambitious, commercially aware, and ready to make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of multiple electrical contracts from tender through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll work closely with clients, suppliers, and our in-house teams to maintain the high standards our reputation is built on.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing commercial electrical and renewable energy projects up to £1m
• Overseeing budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractor performance
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and quality standards
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and growth within the business

About You

• Proven experience managing electrical commercial contracts
• Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project financials
• Full UK driving licence
• (Ideally) relevant electrical or project management qualifications

Why Join Our Clients team?

• ✅ Long-term opportunity with a stable, growing business
• ✅ Open-minded leadership - your ideas and ambitions are valued
• ✅ Work on innovative renewable and electrical projects
• ✅ Competitive salary and package

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping your future, click Apply or get in touch for a confidential chat.