Trainee / Junior Contracts Manager (Electrical)

David Pearce Electrical Contractors Ltd; Sapcote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Accident insurance

Free 24/7 GP access

Company pension

Job summary

David Pearce Electrical Contractors Ltd is seeking a proactive Trainee Contracts Manager to join our office-based team in the UK. The role offers a structured pathway from electrical trades into management, with mentoring from senior staff and exposure to commercial and project delivery aspects.

Ideal for newly qualified electricians or experienced electricians looking to move from the tools into management, with potential progression into senior roles within DP Electrical Contractors or sister

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with experience in electrical installation.

Responsibilities

• Daily client interaction and progressing new work enquiries.
• Provide technical guidance to the procurement team.
• Support the on-site workforce.
• Visit clients to prepare project quotations.
• Visit clients to ensure customer satisfaction and verify quality workmanship.
• Handle job administration pre- and post-works.
• Assist in health and safety compliance on site.
• Develop organisational skills by managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Job description

Job Description:

Role Summary - Office Based

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join our team as a Trainee Contracts Manager. Whether you are a newly qualified electrician looking to broaden your career opportunities or an experienced electrician ready to transition from the tools into a management position, this role offers a structured pathway. Combining technical knowledge with strong organisational skills, the successful candidate will receive mentoring by the senior team and play a key role in helping to deliver high-quality projects, while developing valuable commercial and management skills.

It is our hope that the successful applicant will develop and hone the skills required to progress into a more senior role within David Pearce (Electrical Contractors) Ltd or one of our sister companies; First for Fire & Security Ltd / Eco Power Systems Ltd.

About Us:

We are an established Electrical Contracting company, currently in our 34th year of trading, based in Sapcote, Leicestershire.

Our specialism and considerable experience enable us to work across multiple sectors, including retail, commercial and residential.

We take great pride in the professional, accountable and dependable service we deliver to both new and long-established clients. It is our aim to provide a quality of service second to none.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily customer interaction managing and progressing new work enquiries.
• Providing technical / suitability guidance to the procurement team.
• Providing daily support to the on-site workforce.
• Client visits to allow us to comprise project quotations.
• Client visits to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and to verify the delivery of quality workmanship.
• Job administration pre and post works.
• Support the management of health and safety compliance on site and ensure adherence to relevant regulation.
• Develop organisational skills through managing multiple tasks efficiently, whilst prioritising deadlines.

Essential:

• Qualified Electrician
• Experience completing electrical installation work to a high standard.
• Good knowledge of the requirements of the BS th edition IET electrical wiring regulations.
• Full & total commitment to the role.
• Customer-focused, 'can-do' attitude.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• A good level of education and command of the English Language.
• Full UK driving licence (3 points max).
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical services and electrical products.
• Health & Safety Awareness and the need for safe methods of working.
• Have a good eye for detail, highly motivated to succeed.
• Good verbal communication and telephone skills.

Desirable:

• City & Guilds BS7671:2018 Level 3 Electrical Installations
• City & Guilds 2391 - Testing and Inspecting (previously 2394/2395)
• City & Guilds 2919 - Electric Vehicle Charging
• Experience/knowledge in the EV Charging sector (AC & DC)
• Good knowledge of The IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
• Experience/knowledge in the renewable energy sector (PV Solar)
• ECS Gold Card Holder
• Enhanced DBS verified
• Knowledge of simPRO - Field Service Management Software.

Benefits

• Company Car
• Accident insurance whilst working
• Free 24/7 GP access for employee, partner and child(ren)
• Company pension