Electrical Site Manager

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CIS payment basis

Contract freelance role

Job summary

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited seeks an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee electrical installations on commercial projects valued between £500,000 and £2 million. You will manage site operations, supervise crews and subcontractors, and coordinate with trades to deliver safely, on time and to spec.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to manage projects from installation through testing, commissioning and handover, and a strong background in commercial electrical

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager on commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations (power, lighting, containment, distribution).
• Experience managing projects valued £500,000–£2 million.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and specifications.
• Leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and current industry certifications.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• ECS/JIB card appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all electrical installation works on commercial projects.
• Supervise electricians, subcontractors and site operatives.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Monitor progress and report updates to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate electrical works with other trades and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, method statements and risk assessments.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks.
• Manage labour allocation, site attendance and productivity.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure availability.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress reports.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.
• Ensure works meet required standards and project specs.

Skills

Leadership

Reading electrical drawings

Project coordination

Health & safety

Education

Electrical qualifications

SMSTS/SSSTS certifications

ECS/JIB card

Tools

ECS/JIB card

Job description

Electrical Site Manager - Commercial Projects

Location: London / South East

Project Values: £500,000 - £2 million

Rate: £280 per day

Payment: CIS

Contract: Contract / Freelance

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee electrical installations on commercial projects ranging in value from £500,000 to £2 million.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical site operations, supervising site teams and subcontractors, coordinating with other trades, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

This role would suit a hands‑on Electrical Site Manager with a strong background in commercial electrical installations and the ability to manage projects from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all electrical installation works on commercial projects.
• Supervise electricians, subcontractors and site operatives.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and report updates to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate electrical works with other trades and site management teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, method statements and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Manage labour allocation, site attendance and productivity.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure materials are available when required.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress reports.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Ensure electrical works meet the required standards and project specifications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager on commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations, including power, lighting, containment and distribution systems.
• Experience managing projects valued between £500,000 and £2 million.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and current industry certifications.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• ECS/JIB card appropriate to the role.

Rate and Benefits

• £280 per day.
• CIS payment basis.
• Contract opportunity on commercial electrical projects.
• Projects ranging from £500,000 to £2 million.