Kent-Based Electrical Contracts Manager – Delivery Lead

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Lenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career progression

Competitive salary package

Permanent position with stability

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple electrical contracts across commercial and industrial settings in the Kent region. You will manage programmes, budgets and resources, coordinating Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires a strong electrical background, contract administration experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple electrical contracts or projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services and regulations (BS 7671).
• Proven ability to manage contracts from award to completion and handover.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness including budgets, variations, procurement and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful management and delivery of multiple electrical contracts from initial award through to completion and handover.
• Manage contract programmes, budgets, resources and project deliverables to ensure works are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and oversee Electrical Project Managers, Site Managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure electrical installations are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, approved drawings, specifications and relevant industry regulations.
• Monitor contract performance, identifying potential risks, delays and commercial challenges, implementing effective solutions where necessary.
• Maintain strong commercial oversight of projects, including budgets, variations, procurement, valuations and cost control.
• Work closely with estimating and commercial teams to ensure accurate project forecasting and profitability.
• Manage subcontractor appointments, performance and contractual obligations.
• Attend and lead contract progress meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation, company procedures and site-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, including progress reports, programmes, financial updates and quality assurance records.
• Oversee the procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor services to support project delivery.
• Support the resolution of technical issues and coordinate with other construction disciplines where required.
• Ensure testing, inspection, commissioning and final handover requirements are successfully completed.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business and future projects.

Skills

Electrical contracting

Contract management

Budget & cost control

Project management

Reading drawings

BS 7671 knowledge

Leadership & communication

Team coordination

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple electrical contracts across commercial and industrial settings in the Kent region. You will manage programmes, budgets and resources, coordinating Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires a strong electrical background, contract administration experience and excellent communication skills.