Operations Manager - Electrical

Sureserve; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and asset service provider seeks an experienced Electrical Operations Manager in Bathgate. Responsible for managing projects in domestic and commercial sectors, you will lead a team, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and drive business growth. Ideal candidates possess extensive field management experience and a strong grasp of electrical operations. Competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to equality are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

32 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in domestic and social housing projects with knowledge of the electrical market.
• Proven experience in health and safety, quality, and compliance management.
• Ability to lead teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Deep understanding of electrical operations and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the team and ensure client deadlines are met.
• Prepare for and support audits while ensuring company accreditations are current.
• Work with Health & Safety to maintain compliance with standards.
• Ensure training is up-to-date and required qualifications are maintained.
• Manage documentation and reporting for electrical incidents.
• Actively contribute to generating new business opportunities.

Skills

Electrical installation expertise

Health and Safety compliance

Team leadership

Field management

Job description

Excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. With a driven team of nearly 600 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather.

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Operations Manager to join us in Bathgate with NICEIC qualifications and experience in domestic, social housing, and commercial projects. You’ll lead teams, manage operations and compliance, drive P&L and support business growth.

Role Overview

You will manage multiple projects and this will suit you if you thrive on responsibility, value safety and compliance, and are passionate about delivering top-quality electrical work. You’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a real impact within our team as you help support the delivery of our contracts throughout Scotland.

What will you be doing?

• Leading your Team: Oversee and manage your team’s daily activities, respond to queries, and carry out site visits, ensuring client deadlines are met and any variations are communicated promptly.

• Compliance & Audits: Play a pivotal role in preparing for and supporting annual audits from governing bodies, acting as the Qualified Supervisor as defined by NICEIC, and ensuring all company accreditations are current.

• Health & Safety Excellence: Work closely with the Health & Safety department to ensure all internal and external audits are well‑prepared, and that procedures and standards are rigorously followed.

• Training & Development: Collaborate with Health and Safety to ensure the training matrix is up‑to‑date, and support the Training Administration team to ensure courses are booked in advance, maintaining all required qualifications.

• Electrical Expertise: Be fully conversant with all aspects of electrical installation, ensuring compliance with IEE Wiring Regulations and that all materials and workmanship meet the highest standards.

• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately complete all certification and documentation, supporting Health & Safety by investigating electrical incidents and providing thorough, detailed reports.

• Business Growth: Take an active role in generating new business opportunities, initially supported by the National Electrical Manager, contributing directly to the company’s growth and success.

Required skill and experience

• Extensive experience in domestic and social housing projects, with a solid understanding of the wider domestic and commercial electrical market.

• Proven experience in all aspects of field management, including health and safety, quality and compliance management, and P&L delivery.

• Ability to lead teams, ensuring all work streams are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Deep understanding of electrical operations and regulations, with the capability to drive high standards of workmanship across all projects.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary in line with the market

• Company car or car allowance and fuel card.

• Pension scheme, Life assurance & access to flexible benefits scheme.

• 32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays, Christmas/New Year Closure!)

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hours telephone and online access

• Access to Flexible Benefits Scheme

Working with an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please note, Eligibility to work in the UK is required, and candidates will undergo employment screening prior to starting employment.