Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator

Electrix; Torquay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric Company Vehicle

20 Days Holiday

Job summary

Electrix Ltd, based in Torquay, is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to lead projects from tender through to successful completion. You will coordinate workloads, allocate labour, and manage electrical teams on site while maintaining strong client and contractor relationships.

This role covers both commercial and operational aspects of electrical contracting, with emphasis on health & safety, RAMS, and on-site safety audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Electrical Contracts Manager.
• Strong knowledge of electrical industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Flexible approach to work and deadlines.
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Qualifications include 18th Edition and NVQ Level 3; C&G 2391; IOSH Managing Health & Safety; ECS card; Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, programming and managing workloads and assigning labour to projects.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and consulting engineers while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Taking responsibility for Health & Safety and ensuring RAMS are adhered to.
• Communicating and enforcing health and safety requirements on site, including carrying out site safety audits.
• Managing and supporting a team of electricians.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Planning & time management

Flexibility

Team leadership

Education

C&G 2391

18th Edition

NVQ Level 3

IOSH Managing Health & Safety

ECS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

HNC/HND (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Electrix Ltd is an established electrical contracting business based in Torquay, delivering a range of commercial, industrial, and residential electrical services. The company focuses on providing reliable, high-quality installations, maintenance, and project delivery for clients across the region. Electrix Ltd values professionalism, safety, and clear communication, working closely with customers to meet project requirements and deadlines. Team members are encouraged to contribute their expertise, maintain strong technical standards, and support the continuous growth of the business.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join our team, managing electrical projects from tender through to successful completion.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager who can confidently manage projects, workloads and electrical teams while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, contractors and consulting engineers.

This is a varied position covering both the commercial and operational sides of electrical contracting, including programming works, allocating labour, managing health and safety and overseeing projects on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluating, programming and managing workloads and assigning labour to projects.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and consulting engineers while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Taking responsibility for Health & Safety and ensuring RAMS are adhered to.
• Communicating and enforcing health and safety requirements on site, including carrying out site safety audits.
• Managing and supporting a team of electricians.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an Electrical Contracts Manager.
• Good technical knowledge and practical understanding of the electrical industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A flexible approach to work and its demands.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and to short deadlines.
• Qualifications & Skills
• 18th Edition and NVQ Level 3.
• C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing.
• IOSH Managing Health & Safety or equivalent.
• A current ECS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• An HNC/HND in an engineering or construction-related discipline would be an advantage.

What We Offer:

• £50,000 – £55,000 (Salary dependent on experience)
• 20 Days’ Holiday plus bank holidays
• Electric Company Vehicle
• Provided as part of the role
• Full-Time Position
• Join an established electrical team