Electrical Contracts Manager

Your Construction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in construction is seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee project management and contract oversight. The role involves managing budgets, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and relevant electrical qualifications. This is a full-time position based in Wakefield, offering a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management or a similar role in construction.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of contract outcomes.
• Experience managing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Supervise and manage electrical project teams.
• Ensure health and safety compliance throughout projects.
• Act as primary contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project risks.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Leadership abilities

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Lvl 3

2391 Electrical inspection and testing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Contracts Manager
Location: Wakefield
Salary: 45k - 50k
Industry: Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contract Manager to oversee and manage contracts within our organisation. You will work with other contracts managers in the day to day running of the reactive and project works. Manage the various onsite teams and selected sub-contractors, to ensure the agreed client KPI and SLAs are met whilst delivering service excellence. Reporting to both the client and the Operations Manager you will motivate and lead the facilities team to deliver both innovation and cost savings, whilst maintaining the highest level of both service delivery and compliance.

Ideally this would suit someone that is wanting to move from the Electrical trade into management.

Duties

• Project lifecycle management: Manage all phases of electrical projects, from initial client consultation and design review to final handover.
• Budgeting and resource planning: Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Team leadership: Supervise, train, and manage electrical project teams and subcontractors to ensure high-quality work and compliance with project specifications.
• Safety and quality control: Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and electrical regulations throughout the project. Conduct quality inspections and sign off on test documentation.
• Stakeholder communication: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.
• Risk and problem-solving: Identify potential project risks and resolve issues and delays that arise during construction.
• Commercial management: Manage costs, track variations, and handle procurement to ensure project profitability.

Experience

• Proven experience in contract management or a similar role, preferably within the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Excellent leadership abilities with experience in managing teams effectively.
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with IT systems related to project management is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for this role.

A valid driving licence is preferred for travel between sites as required. We welcome applications from candidates who are ready to contribute their expertise in managing contracts efficiently while fostering strong relationships within our organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualification at or equivalent to: City & Guilds Electrical Lvl 3 and 2391 Electrical inspection and testing (Essential)
• ECS Gold card (Desired)
• SMSTS (Desired)
• SSSTS (Desired)
• IOSH Managing Safely (Desired)
• NEBOSH National/ International Certificate (Desired)
• Membership of one or more of: CIBSE /IMechE /IET / BIFM (Desired)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00- 50,000.00 per year

Experience

• Electrical Project Management: 5 years (preferred)
• Electrical estimating: 1 year (preferred)
• Electrician: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Inspection & Testing Certificate (preferred)
• SSSTS (preferred)
• SMSTS (preferred)
• Gold Card (preferred)

Work Location: In person

If you are interested in applying for this position and would like to learn more, send your CV in confidence to the team here at YCR, and we will be in touch shortly.