Senior Electrical Contracts Manager | M&E Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Long-term stability

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to lead delivery of multiple electrical contracts across commercial and industrial sites in Kent. You will oversee programmes, manage budgets, coordinate Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety and contractual requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, commercial awareness and a track record of delivering on time, on budget and to high quality standards

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Contracts Manager/Project Manager roles within M&E or electrical contracting.
• Proven track record delivering commercial/industrial electrical installation projects.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical services incl. LV distribution, lighting, containment and cabling.
• Experience managing multiple contracts/projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage contracts from award to handover.
• Strong commercial awareness incl. budgets, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Experience managing PMs, site managers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical drawings and contractual docs.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and construction standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple electrical contracts from award to completion and handover.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and deliverables to meet time and budget.
• Coordinate Electrical PMs, Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Ensure installations meet contractual drawings, specs and safety regs.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and implement solutions.
• Maintain commercial oversight incl. budgets, variations and cost control.
• Collaborate with estimates and commercial teams for forecasting/profitability.
• Manage subcontractor appointments and performance.
• Lead progress meetings with clients, consultants and teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and site procedures.
• Maintain contract docs, reports, progress and QA records.
• Oversee procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor services.
• Coordinate technically with other disciplines for issue resolution.
• Ensure testing, inspection, commissioning and handover requirements.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for repeat business.

Skills

Electrical contracting

Contract management

Project leadership

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Reading electrical drawings

BS7671 knowledge

Education

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND Electrical Engineering

BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to lead delivery of multiple electrical contracts across commercial and industrial sites in Kent. You will oversee programmes, manage budgets, coordinate Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety and contractual requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, commercial awareness and a track record of delivering on time, on budget and to high quality standards