Senior Electrical Manager

Ardmore Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Manager to oversee electrical packages on complex projects. You will manage subcontractors, ensure quality and safety compliance, and coordinate with various teams to achieve project milestones. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in programme management. Benefits include private medical cover, competitive holidays, and pension schemes.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Competitive travel allowance

Competitive holiday allowances

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Professional membership fees paid

Generous Staff referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering full electrical packages on new build or cut & carve projects.
• Experience leading electrical managers and supervisors.
• Strong programme management and coordination skills.
• Practical knowledge of Fieldview and 4 Projects.
• Knowledge of current legislation, health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to coordinate electrical subcontractors for safe and timely project delivery.
• Plan, monitor, and control the electrical programme with construction teams.
• Manage procurement, material logistics, and long-lead items.
• Ensure quality assurance through inspections and compliance.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Programme management and coordination

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical Qualification/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Relevant Degree or Building Services qualification

Tools

Fieldview

4 Projects

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Manager to lead the delivery of electrical packages on complex new build and cut & carve projects. You will manage electrical subcontractors, programme, procurement, quality and safety, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to coordinate electrical subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within agreed budgets.
• Plan, monitor and control the electrical programme, coordinating daily with construction, mechanical and design teams to achieve project milestones.
• Manage procurement and materials, including identification of long‑lead items, logistics planning and coordination of site deliveries.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance, inspecting and signing off electrical installations in line with drawings, specifications, NHBC and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate temporary power, testing, commissioning and all interfaces with DNOs and utility providers.
• Promote and enforce health, safety and environmental standards, ensuring full compliance with company procedures, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Lead progress meetings with subcontractors, manage performance, and provide clear, structured reporting on progress, risks and mitigation to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering full electrical packages on new build or cut & carve projects.
• Experience leading electrical managers and supervisors.
• Strong programme management and coordination skills.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and managing timelines.
• SMSTS.
• Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical Qualification/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• OR Relevant Degree or Building Services qualification in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Practical knowledge of Fieldview and 4 Projects.
• Knowledge of current legislation: Health and Safety requirements, building regulations, NHBC site specific requirement.

Benefits

• Private Medical Cover.
• Competitive travel allowance.
• Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 29 days + bank holidays (dependent on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire.
• Life Assurance (Paying 4 your salary).
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500.
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms.