Electrical Installation Manager

MDE Consultants Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company pension

Ongoing training and progression

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd is seeking an Electrical Installation Manager to lead commercial/industrial electrical installations across England. The role focuses on managing engineers, maintaining QA standards, and driving health and safety compliance on multiple projects.

The role requires field-based leadership, strong BS7671 knowledge, and proven ability to deliver projects safely and efficiently. Excellent communication and mentoring skills are essential for team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial or industrial electrical installations.
• Experience managing or supervising electrical installation teams.
• Commercial Solar PV experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of BS7671, QA and installation standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Managing Electrical Installation Engineers and Lead Engineers across multiple projects.
• Carrying out technical inspections and QA checks.
• Ensuring electrical installations comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentoring engineers and supporting their development.
• Working closely with Design Engineers, Project Managers and the wider Operations team.
• Reviewing installation plans and resolving technical issues.
• Managing materials, installation quality and project progress.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Producing progress reports and communicating with key stakeholders.
• Driving a positive safety and quality culture across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition

ECS Gold Card

SMSTS/SSSTS or NEBOSH or equivalent

Tools

ECS Gold Card

SMSTS

SSSTS

Job description

Electrical Installation Manager

£55,000 to £60,000 + Company Van + Benefits

MDE are partnered with a leading UK renewable energy contractor who are looking to appoint an Electrical Installation Manager to support the continued growth of their commercial solar division.

This is a field based management role covering projects across England. You will be responsible for leading Electrical Installation Engineers, maintaining installation quality, driving health and safety standards and ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Electrical, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Electrical Installation Engineers and Lead Engineers across multiple projects.
• Carrying out technical inspections and QA checks.
• Ensuring electrical installations comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentoring engineers and supporting their development.
• Working closely with Design Engineers, Project Managers and the wider Operations team.
• Reviewing installation plans and resolving technical issues.
• Managing materials, installation quality and project progress.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Producing progress reports and communicating with key stakeholders.
• Driving a positive safety and quality culture across all projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial or industrial electrical installations.
• Previous experience managing or supervising electrical installation teams.
• Commercial Solar PV experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of BS7671, QA and installation standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engineers.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition.
• ECS Gold Card.
• SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Solar PV experience.

Package

• £55,000 to £60,000 DOE.
• Car or Van Allowance.
• Fuel Card.
• Company Pension.
• Ongoing training and career progression.
• Long term opportunity with a growing renewable energy contractor.

If you're an experienced Electrical Supervisor, Lead Electrician, Electrical Site Manager or Electrical Installation Manager looking to progress within the commercial Solar PV sector, we'd like to hear from you