Senior Electrical Contracts Manager

TXM Recruit; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery partner is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee the electrical delivery on a major healthcare MEP project. The role involves leading project teams, managing compliance with safety standards, and ensuring successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in electrical engineering and a proven track record in high-end healthcare projects. This position is based in Exeter, offering a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical engineering and project management.
• Track record of delivering high-end healthcare MEP projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools/software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical delivery strategy for a major healthcare project.
• Manage the electrical package ensuring compliance and quality.
• Oversee procurement and manage electrical teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance and safety standards

Communication skills

Education

18th Edition Wiring regulations (BS 7671)

City & Guilds 2391 – inspection & testing

236 part 1&2 electrical installation (or equivalent)

Tools

Project management tools/software

Job description

Senior Electrical Contracts Manager

Flagship MEP Healthcare Project

A leading delivery partner is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to take full ownership of the electrical delivery on a major, flagship healthcare MEP project.

Location: Exeter (office) Plymouth (site)

Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 + Benefits

Hours: 42.5

Start date: ASAP

This is a high‑profile, technically complex scheme requiring a senior professional with proven experience leading large‑scale healthcare or similarly regulated environments from pre‑construction through to final handover.

The Role

Reporting into senior project leadership, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of the electrical package, providing strategic, commercial, and technical leadership to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical delivery strategy for a major healthcare MEP project
• Full responsibility for programme, cost control, quality, and compliance of the electrical works
• Manage and mentor Electrical Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Teams
• Oversee procurement of major electrical packages, plant, and subcontractors
• Drive coordination with mechanical, رکھ، gateway & architectural, and clinical stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HTMs, and relevant British Standards
• Own commercial performance including valuations, variations, risk desertion, and final accounts
• Act as the primary electrical point of contact for the client, consultants, and supply chain
• Champion health & safety, ensuring best‑in‑class standards across site
• Support commissioning, testing, and handover in a live or critical healthcare environment

Requirements

• Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivery high‑end MEP projects (healthcare sector desirable)
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS7671 wiring regulations and relevant code; proficiency in project management tools/software
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high‑pressure project environments
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent decision making and θεραπεία of complex project challenges
• Rigorous focus on compliance, safety and quality standards
• 236 part 1&2 electrical installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring regulations (BS 7671) – essential for compliance and safety
• City & Guilds 2391 – inspection & testing
• JIB gold card %(no blocks spelled incorrectly?)

Preferred

• SMSTS
• PMP or PRINCE 2
• NEC/NE