Electrical Maintenance Contract Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A large, prestigious research-led organization in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Contract Manager. The role involves managing electrical maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and leading procurement activities. Candidates should possess a degree in electrical engineering and significant experience in managing complex estates. The position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package focusing on work-life balance and career development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension provision

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualifications or equivalent professional experience in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience managing electrical maintenance and engineering systems across large estates.
• Strong track record of managing electrical maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer electrical maintenance contracts across a diverse estate.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and organisational policies.
• Lead procurement and tendering exercises.

Skills

Electrical compliance and legislation knowledge

Contractor performance management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

£36,636.0 to £48,882.0 per year, £36,636 to £48,882

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/02/2026

About this job

Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a large, prestigious and research‑led organisation with a nationally significant and highly complex estate.

The organisation operates across multiple locations and manages a substantial and diverse property portfolio, ranging from heritage buildings to state‑of‑the‑art facilities supporting teaching, research, residential and commercial activities. The Estates function is central to the organisation's long‑term strategy, with strong investment in asset management, compliance, sustainability, and customer experience.

The working environment is professional, collaborative and values inclusion, high standards, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

As Electrical Maintenance Contract Manager, you will take responsibility for the management and administration of electrical maintenance contracts across a large and varied estate.

This will include planned and reactive maintenance, compliance activities, minor works and lifecycle replacement programmes. You will ensure that all electrical services are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with statutory regulations, organisational policies and recognised industry standards.

The role involves managing contractor performance, leading procurement and tendering exercises, and maintaining accurate financial, compliance and performance records. Working closely with internal stakeholders across Estates, Capital Projects and Health & Safety, you will provide technical guidance, support operational decision‑making and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

You will also act as an Authorised Person for designated electrical systems and participate in a 24/7 on‑call rota, taking senior responsibility for estate‑wide incidents when required. The role includes supervisory responsibility, a focus on customer service excellence, and a strong contribution to sustainability, equality and inclusive working practices.

Qualifications

What you'll to succeed

• Degree‑level qualifications or equivalent professional experience in electrical engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience managing electrical maintenance and engineering systems across large, complex estates (e.g. higher education, healthcare, public sector or facilities management)
• A strong track record of tendering, negotiating and managing electrical maintenance contracts
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical compliance and legislation, including BS7671 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Inspection & Testing (2391) certification
• Authorised Person (AP) training for High Voltage electrical installations
• Experience of contractor performance management, audits, KPI reporting and health & safety governance
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Awareness of equality legislation and a commitment to inclusive working practices

Benefits

What you’ll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary in the range of £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression to £48,822, alongside an attractive broader benefits package. This includes generous annual leave, pension provision, professional development opportunities, flexible working options (subject to role requirements), and access to high‑quality workplace facilities.

You will join an organisation that places a strong emphasis on work‑life balance, staff wellbeing, sustainability and long‑term career development. Most importantly, you will play a key role in supporting a mission‑critical estate that underpins a high‑performing and future‑focused organisation.

Next Steps

What you need to do now?

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.