Electrical Site Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee projects in the Derby area. You will ensure compliance with EHSQ standards, manage site labour, and coordinate logistics. Ideal candidates will have an Electrical Gold card, experience with Tier 1 contractors, and a valid driving licence. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, with benefits including career progression and a pension.

Benefits

Career Progression

Pension

Holidays

Immediate Start

Qualifications

• Experience running teams for Tier 1 contractors.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience on industrial, commercial, and large projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHSQ compliance and safety procedures.
• Oversee site labour and logistics.
• Attend planning meetings and communicate project changes.
• Manage ordering of materials for on-site activities.

Skills

EHSQ compliance

Management of subcontractors

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Education

AM2, Electrical Gold card

SMSTS

Job description

Overview

Site Manager – Derby

£50,000 - £60,000 per year + Tier 1 M&E contractor + Career Progression + Pension + Holidays + Immediate Start

Work for one of the leading M&E contractors as an Electrical Site Manager. A prime opportunity for a contracted electrical site manager to work on a multi-million pound project in the Derby area. If you're process-driven, delivery-focused, and ready to own high-value projects, this business offers the backing and momentum to elevate your career quickly.

The organisation is experiencing rapid growth and has secured a strong order book that guarantees longevity on projects and contract duration. Work closely with the project team as a site manager, overseeing trades and labour and ensuring projects run to time scales.

The role of the Electrical Site Manager will include

• Ensure full EHSQ compliance (RAMS, PPE, Toolbox Talks), permits, and adherence to safety procedures. Manage commissioning, snag close-out, quality reporting, and testing certification to support smooth project handovers.
• Oversee site labour, supervisors, and subcontractors; coordinate plant/tool/labour logistics; train apprentices for deliveries and daily checks; and maintain the labour tracker.
• Attend internal planning meetings, manage external correspondence, communicate project changes, and maintain up-to-date scheduling and progress reporting.
• Manage day-to-day ordering of materials and ensure timely delivery to support on-site activities.

The successful Electrical Site Manager will include

• AM2, Electrical Gold card and SMSTS
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Experience running teams and working on industrial, commercial and large projects for Tier 1 contractors

For immediate consideration please call Dea on 07458163032 and click to apply!

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This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.