Electrical Manager

Electrical Project / Contracts Manager

Job Description

As an Electrical Project / Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of electrical and building services projects across a national portfolio of commercial sites, predominantly within supermarket and retail environments.
Working closely with FM teams, site management and engineers, you will oversee a range of works including electrical upgrades, plant replacements, compliance works and lifecycle projects, all within live operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing electrical and building services projects from initial planning through to completion
• Delivering works within live retail and commercial environments while ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Overseeing electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, control systems, BMS interfaces and associated building services
• Coordinating subcontractors, electrical engineers and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Managing and supporting engineers on site, ensuring high standards of workmanship and performance
• Acting as the key point of contact for client FM teams, site managers and internal stakeholders
• Producing and maintaining project programmes, cost trackers and progress reports
• Managing project variations and ensuring additional works are captured, costed and approved
• Ensuring materials, plant and labour resources are effectively planned and available
• Overseeing commissioning, testing and handover documentation, including certification
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, compliance and quality across all projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in an Electrical Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Area Manager role
• Strong electrical background (ideally qualified electrician or electrically biased engineer)
• Solid technical knowledge of electrical systems including LV distribution, lighting, control systems and compliance works
• Experience delivering projects within live environments such as retail, supermarkets or large commercial estates
• Background within facilities management, building services or electrical contracting
• Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders across multiple sites
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project costs, programmes and variations
• Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or Project Management preferred
• SMSTS, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification desirable

Additional Information

This is an opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking building services and FM contractor with a strong national client base and a healthy pipeline of secured works.
In return, the company offers:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

The company is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas and build long-term careers.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.