Electrical Manager

Ballymore Group; Brentford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Brentford is seeking an Electrical Manager to oversee electrical works at a major project site. The role involves ensuring compliance with electrical standards, managing subcontractors, and coordinating closely with project teams. Candidates should have a proven track record and relevant qualifications in electrical engineering. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant construction project while adhering to safety regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Electrical Manager.
• Ability to read and understand programmes, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of design principles and inspection test plans.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical sub-contractor RAMs for compliance.
• Enforce site rules during visits.
• Manage and monitor all electrical works.

Skills

Electrical management experience

Understanding of electrical systems

Problem-solving capabilities

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ qualification in Building Services / Electrical Engineering

Valid SMSTS card

Job description

Electrical Manager - Permanent, Brentford (TW8)

Joining Phase 2 of construction the 4.79-ha waterside site holds remarkable potential incorporating 112,000 sq m of floor space across 11 plots. Combining residential, retail, employment, community and leisure uses.The Brentford Project includes approximately 14,000 sq m of new retail, as well as leisure and commercial opportunities, and a gym / leisure centre.

As Electrical Manager, your responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Review electrical sub-contractor RAMs ensuring they are compliant and kept up to date and also re reviewing every 6 months or if the conditions of installation change sufficiently to warrant an update.
• Enforce site rules during daily site visits
• Ensuring sub-contractor TBT’s are carried out effectively and are site specific
• Review ESSW (Electrical safe systems of work) documents from sub-contractors
• Ensure electrical sub-contractors including the temporary electrics sub-contractor are working in line with the ESSW (electrical safe systems of work) and all lock out tag out procedures are maintained.
• Ensure electrical works sub-contractors maintain and update drawings identifying where systems are live and communicate this in DABS’s.
• Manage and monitor all electrical works trying to achieve betterment on all required programme dates for electrical works.
• QA of all electrical works including snagging, de-snagging and benchmark sign off including updating relevant QA software platform
• Ensure all electrical works are installed in line with drawings and specifications
• Report key issues and proposed solutions, relating to electrical systems to MEP project manager.
• Raise NCR’s where there are reoccurring non-conformances associated with electrical works.
• Raising Early Warning Notices (EWN’s) to client on MEP works if / when required by MEP project manager
• Liaising closely with project construction lead to get electrical and mechanical utilities and underground services installed (Power, comms, water, gas, LTHW etc)
• Assist M&E project manager in client and facilities management team training on Electrical systems as and when required.
• Ensure all as built drawings, models and all operations and maintenance manuals are complete and issued to all relevant parties for electrical systems.
• Attend regular meetings, arranged by M&E project manager, with facilities management team leading up to handover to advise on handover dates, system familiarisation and documentation.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Proven track record and experience working as an Electrical Manager
• Ability to read and understand programmes, drawings, specifications and use necessary software systems.
• An industry relevant City & Guilds / NVQ qualification or equivalent in Building Services / Electrical Engineering (preferred but not essential);
• Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, Inspection Test Plans, Risk Assessments, commissioning and handover requirements.
• Hold a valid SMSTS card.
• ECS or JIB Card (preferred but not essential)
• Driven and dynamic with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• A willingness to step up and take on new tasks.
• Have a keen eye for detail with an analytical approach to closing out issues.

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer