Electrical Operations Manager

Braxfield Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Housing Association in Buckinghamshire seeks an Interim Electrical Operations Manager to provide oversight across electrical services in social housing. This role demands strong leadership, compliance understanding, and experience managing large-scale electrical programmes. If you are a results-driven manager, apply to join this impactful initiative.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing electrical teams in social housing/public sector.
• Recognised electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3.
• Strong understanding of compliance and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a team of electrical professionals.
• Oversee compliance with current electrical regulations.
• Monitor performance and quality assurance of electrical works.
• Lead on health & safety and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition

Job description

Electrical Operations Manager Housing Association (Interim) GBP400/day Ltd Buckinghamshire 6 Months (Initial Term)

We are currently working in partnership with a leading Housing Association based in Buckinghamshire to recruit an Interim Electrical Operations Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical manager to step into a key position, providing operational oversight and leadership across electrical services within a large portfolio of social housing stock.

The Role: As the Electrical Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating a team consisting of an Electrical Inspector, an Electrical Supervisor, and ten Electricians. You will ensure all electrical works including responsive repairs, testing & inspection, planned upgrades, and compliance are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide operational leadership and management of the in-house electrical team.

Ensure compliance with current electrical regulations (incl. BS 7671, NICEIC standards).

Oversee delivery of electrical works across the portfolio, including testing programmes, repairs, upgrades, and void property works.

Work closely with the Compliance and Property teams to ensure full regulatory and statutory compliance.

Monitor performance, productivity, and quality assurance of all electrical works.

Support budget management and resource planning.

Lead on health & safety, risk assessments, and safe systems of work across the team.

Requirements:

Proven track record in managing electrical teams within a social housing or public sector setting.

Recognised electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, etc.).

Strong understanding of compliance, safety legislation, and industry standards.

Experience working in a senior operational role overseeing large-scale electrical programmes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Ability to start at short notice is desirable.

Contract Details:

Interim Contract 6 months (with potential for extension)

Rate: GBP400 per day (Ltd Company)

Location: Buckinghamshire / Hybrid working may be available depending on service needs

If you are a results driven electrical manager in the housing or public sector then please submit your CV and a member of the Braxfield team will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail.