HV Contracts Manager

Advance TRS; Inverness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Advance TRS in Hamilton, Scotland, seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead HV/LV electrical project delivery, drive commercial performance, and mentor multidisciplinary teams. You will own the project portfolio, strengthen client relationships, and shape growth within a dynamic engineering contractor.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and strategic planning across high‑voltage infrastructure projects with a strong focus on delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' management experience within HV/LV electrical engineering or utilities.
• Strong commercial background with experience managing P&L, budgets, and project performance.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing engineering and project delivery teams.
• Manage the commercial performance of HV and LV project portfolios, including P&L responsibility.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Drive health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with existing and new clients to secure future work.
• Support business growth through business development and strategic planning.
• Mentor and develop managers, engineers, and operational staff.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Health & Safety

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager - HV/LV Electrical Engineering

Hamilton (Scotland)

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Advance TRS is delighted to be supporting a leading electrical engineering contractor in the search for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join their growing team in Hamilton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader with a strong background in HV/LV electrical engineering, utilities, or power infrastructure to take ownership of operational delivery, commercial performance, and business growth across a well-established business unit.

The Role

As Senior Contracts Manager, you will lead multiple project teams while taking full responsibility for the performance of the HV and LV project portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive operational excellence, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and the continued development of your teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing engineering and project delivery teams.
• Manage the commercial performance of HV and LV project portfolios, including P&L responsibility.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Drive health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with existing and new clients to secure future work.
• Support business growth through business development and strategic planning.
• Mentor and develop managers, engineers, and operational staff.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' management experience within the HV/LV electrical engineering or utilities sector.
• Strong commercial background with experience managing P&L, budgets, and project performance.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical infrastructure, substations, DNO/ICP environments, or power engineering.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Electrical Engineering qualification is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.
• Opportunity to lead major HV/LV infrastructure projects.
• Supportive leadership team and long-term career prospects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.