Electrical Manager

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Manager. The successful candidate will oversee electrical activities on large projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, maintaining quality management systems, and conducting site inspections. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, proven leadership abilities, and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD. Join a people-centric organization committed to career progression and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• ECS card and SMSTS 18th Edition.
• Leadership experience with electrical teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical activities across various projects.
• Develop and implement Electrical Inspection and Test Plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections for electrical compliance.

Skills

Leadership capability

Knowledge of electrical systems

Proficient in AutoCAD

Ability to produce technical designs

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Trimble

Oracle

Revit

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel‑fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Electrical Manager

The Role

The Electrical Manager is to oversee the delivery of electrical activities across various projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that the works are delivered in accordance with the client's requirements whilst also maintaining compliance with Health and Safety and Quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Electrical Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring alignment with project requirements and integration into operational workflows
• Produce, review, and control electrical quality documentation, ensuring consistent application within the existing work structure
• Act as the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) Qualified Supervisor, ensuring all electrical works meet certification requirements, maintaining compliance with NICEIC standards, and overseeing electrical testing, sign‑off, and record management
• Maintain and continuously improve the Electrical Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and relevant sector‑specific standards
• Define and monitor electrical quality objectives, KPIs, audit schedules, control plans, and document management processes
• Provide technical leadership for all electrical temporary works, ensuring compliance with standards, permits, and site safety requirements
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify electrical compliance, safety and performance, and drive timely corrective and preventive actions
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Temporary Works Electrical Team, fostering high standards of safety, competence and delivery
• Oversee and approve designs for temporary electrical installations, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project specifications
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to support safe and efficient electrical delivery across all project phases
• Ensure documentation, testing, commissioning and installation activities meet both internal and external regulatory requirements
• Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, ensuring electrical hazards are identified and controlled
• Assess subcontractor processes and electrical safety rules

About you

Essential

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Achievement Measurement (AM2) Qualification or equivalent
• ECS card
• SMSTS 18th Edition
• Inspection testing 2391-52
• Knowledge of electrical systems, regulations and standards, including temporary works codes and ISO 9001
• Ability to produce and interpret technical designs, drawings and electrical schematics
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing electrical teams or specialist groups
• Proficient in using design and modelling tools such as Trimble, AutoCAD, Oracle, Autodesk and/or Revit
• Previous experience in an Electrical Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer or similar leadership role, working on major projects within the heavy civil engineering and infrastructure

Desirable

• ISO 9001 auditor qualifications
• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people‑centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well‑being and career aspirations will be supported by:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]