Senior Electrical Contracts Manager

Astute People; Exeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency specialized in MEP sectors seeks a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager in Exeter. The role involves leading electrical aspects of a major healthcare project valued at 48 million. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical engineering, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering large‑scale MEP projects, healthcare sector preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical delivery of a flagship healthcare project worth 48 million.
• Develop project plans and schedules to ensure successful completion.
• Oversee health and safety practices and monitor financial performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant core electrical qualifications (236 Part 1 & 2, 18th Edition)

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading MEP provider with a strong focus on sustainability and professional development to recruit a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager in Exeter. The Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role is strategically important and comes with a competitive salary, multiple benefits, and an opportunity to lead on one of the region's most significant healthcare projects. If you are a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the delivery of all electrical aspects of a flagship healthcare MEP project valued at 48 million.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain alignment with programme goals and budgets.
• Ensure electrical installations meet relevant standards, regulations, and quality benchmarks, performing inspections and audits as needed.
• Enforce robust health and safety practices across the project, proactively addressing risks.
• Monitor financial performance and provide accurate progress and expenditure reports.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation and contingency measures.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and timely communication.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and permits.
• Lead, mentor, and support engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to promote collaboration and high performance.

Professional Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a proven track record delivering large‑scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience advantageous).
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and project management tools.
• Leadership experience managing diverse teams in high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Relevant core electrical qualifications, including 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent), 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing), and JIB Gold Card.
• Preferred certifications: SMSTS, PMP or PRINCE2, NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training.

Personal Skills

• Highly organised, proactive, and detail‑oriented.
• Committed to safety, compliance, and high‑quality delivery standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to mentor and motivate team members to achieve project objectives.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary package with pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile healthcare project and make a lasting impact on the local community.
• Collaborative, supportive project environment with opportunities for professional development.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.