Electrical Site Manager

Ignite Talent Group Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee a £1.3 million electrical installation at a medical centre in Basildon.

You will lead a team of 10-20 electricians and 2-3 external specialist contractors, ensuring safety, quality and programme compliance on a 30-week contract with a £350 daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience on hospital/medical centre electrical installations.
• Proven track record in Electrical Site Manager or similar supervisory roles.
• Strong leadership and ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience managing materials, meetings and coordination.
• Provide two up-to-date professional references.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day electrical site activities.
• Lead a team of 10-20 electricians and coordinate external specialist contractors.
• Order and manage electrical materials to keep the project on track.
• Conduct toolbox talks and site briefings with the team.
• Liaise with client, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Manage email correspondence related to the project.
• Monitor progress, quality and health and safety compliance.
• Balance hands-on site management with practical involvement as needed.

Skills

Hospital project experience

Electrical site supervision

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

References available

Job description

Location: Basildon, Essex

Rate: £350 per day (based on a 10-hour working day)

Contract Duration: 30 weeks

Job Type: Contract

Project Value: £1.3 million

Company: Ignite Talent Group

About the Role

Ignite Talent Group is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee a £1.3 million electrical installation project at a medical centre in Basildon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Electrical Site Manager with previous hospital or medical centre experience to lead an electrical team, coordinate specialist subcontractors and ensure the project runs safely, efficiently and to programme.

The successful candidate will manage a team of approximately 10-20 electricians, alongside 2-3 external specialist contractors, including fire alarm and lighting companies. No mechanical works are involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day electrical site activities.
• Manage a team of 10-20 electricians and coordinate external specialist contractors.
• Order and manage electrical materials to ensure the project runs smoothly.
• Conduct team meetings, toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Liaise with the client, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external email correspondence.
• Monitor progress, quality and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain a hands-on approach when required, balancing site management duties with practical involvement.

Requirements

• Previous hospital or medical centre project experience is essential.
• Proven experience in an Electrical Site Manager or similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing electrical teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Ability to manage materials, site meetings and project coordination.
• Must be able to provide two up-to-date professional references to be considered for the role.

What's on Offer?

• £350 per day, based on a 10-hour working day.
• 30-week contract.
• £1.3 million medical centre project.
• Free on-site parking.
• A mix of hands‑on electrical work and site management responsibilities.