Electrical Services Manager

Rise10 Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Group Life Assurance

Pension

Career development

Job summary

Rise10 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Services Manager to lead a team of Project Managers and deliver commercial and industrial electrical projects from £1K to £1M+.

You will own project performance, provide strong leadership, and ensure handovers, scope, programme and budgets are understood by the team and clients.

This permanent, full-time role includes a salary up to £65,000, a company vehicle and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Experience leading a team of Project Managers.
• Strong commercial awareness including variations, valuations and budgets.
• ECS Black Card, 18th Edition, SMSTS and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and support a team of Project Managers.
• Assign projects and ensure clear handovers covering scope, programme and budget.
• Hold weekly meetings with Project Managers to monitor live projects, progress and performance.
• Ensure variations, valuations and project completion are managed effectively.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and commercial risks.
• Report project performance, issues and risks to the Electrical Services Director.
• Conduct probationary and performance reviews for members of the Project Management team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Communication

Budget management

Job description

Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Company Vehicle

Permanent | Full Time

Rise10 Recruitment are currently supporting a well-established electrical services business with the appointment of an experienced Electrical Services Manager.

This is a key management position overseeing a team of Project Managers delivering commercial and industrial electrical projects ranging from £1K to £1M+.

We’re looking for an experienced electrical professional who can take ownership of project performance, provide strong leadership to the Project Management team, and ensure projects are delivered effectively from initial handover through to completion.

Importantly, you must have previous experience managing and leading a team of Project Managers. This is an essential requirement for the role.

The Role

Working closely with the Electrical Services Director, you will oversee the Project Management team, ensuring projects are correctly assigned and handed over with a clear understanding of scope, programme, pricing and agreed budgets. You’ll play a key role in monitoring project performance, identifying risks and supporting the Project Managers to deliver successful outcomes for both the business and its clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and support a team of Project Managers.
• Assign projects and ensure clear, effective handovers covering scope, programme and budget.
• Hold weekly meetings with Project Managers to monitor live projects, progress and performance.
• Ensure variations, valuations and project completion are managed effectively.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and commercial risks.
• Report project performance, issues and risks to the Electrical Services Director.
• Conduct probationary and performance reviews for members of the Project Management team.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.
• Ensure appropriate cover and forward planning for Project Manager annual leave.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Project Managers to help drive consistent project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for improvement across project management processes and performance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing commercial and industrial electrical installation projects.
• Previous experience directly managing a team of Project Managers
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience with variations, valuations, budgets and project performance.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• ECS Black Card.
• 18th Edition.
• SMSTS.
• Full UK driving licence.

We’re looking for someone who is confident managing people as well as projects. You’ll be comfortable challenging performance, providing support and accountability, and working closely with senior leadership to ensure projects are delivered commercially and operationally.

You should be an experienced electrical professional with the leadership capability to manage a team of Project Managers and the commercial understanding to identify and address project risks before they become problems.

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Private healthcare following successful completion of probation.
• Group Life Assurance at 3 x annual salary following successful completion of probation.
• Pension following successful completion of probation.
• Development and career progression opportunities.