Electrical Manager

RTL Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Manager to lead the electrical installation works on a hotel refurbishment project on-site in Greater London. You will drive safety, quality, and performance while coordinating supervisors, operatives and subcontractors to deliver to programme and budget.

The role requires proven management experience and a strong electrical background, with responsibility for drawings, specifications and project coordination, liaising with the Project Manager

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading electrical installations on commercial, hospitality or large-scale refurbishment projects.
• Gold ECS Card required.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification (SMSTS preferred).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and electrical standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all electrical activities on site, ensuring safe, on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate electrical supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors.
• Plan, programme, and monitor electrical works with the overall project schedule.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Manager to join our team on an exciting hotel refurbishment project. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong electrical background and proven management experience to lead the delivery of all electrical installation works from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Electrical Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all electrical activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage and coordinate electrical supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors.
• Plan, programme, and monitor electrical works in line with the overall project schedule.
• Ensure compliance with current electrical regulations, health & safety legislation, and company procedures.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, client representatives, consultants, and other trades to ensure effective project coordination.
• Oversee quality control, inspections, testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover.
• Manage procurement of materials and plant, ensuring resources are available when required.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, resolving any design or installation issues.
• Attend client and site meetings, providing regular progress reports and identifying project risks.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all site personnel adhere to company and statutory requirements.

Electrical Manager - Requirements

• Proven experience managing electrical installations on commercial, hospitality, or large-scale refurbishment projects.
• Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Gold ECS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification (SMSTS preferred).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Strong understanding of current health & safety legislation and electrical standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and project programmes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.