Senior Electrical Contracts Manager - Social Housing

Henley Chase; St Albans; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee multiple social housing electrical projects. This office-based role includes regular site visits to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery, while collaborating with Directors on operational and commercial management.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on, self-delivering approach, strong leadership, and a proven track record with EICR, LD1, and compliance requirements such as

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager or similar senior electrical management position.
• Strong background in social housing electrical works.
• Experience with EICR, LD1, and remedial programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical contracts across social housing projects.
• Oversee EICR, LD1 and associated electrical works.
• Manage and motivate engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Drive productivity and encourage teams to improve start dates, programme and delivery.
• Monitor site performance, quality, health & safety and compliance.
• Carry out regular site visits and inspections.
• Manage programmes, resources and project delivery.
• Act as the company's QS / technical lead where required.
• Take responsibility for NICEIC, PAS 2030 and other relevant compliance requirements.
• Manage client relationships and attend meetings where required.
• Review costs, variations, valuations and overall commercial performance.
• Report directly to the Directors on project progress, performance and issues.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with relevant regulations and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Contract Management

Site Oversight

Cost Control

Education

Electrical qualifications & industry certifications

Job description

Henley Chase in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee multiple social housing electrical projects. This office-based role includes regular site visits to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery, while collaborating with Directors on operational and commercial management.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on, self-delivering approach, strong leadership, and a proven track record with EICR, LD1, and compliance requirements such as