Electrical Contracts Manager (Building Services)

Electrical Services Contracts Manager 

Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire 

Salary: £63,927 plus £4,500 car allowance  

Holidays: 25 days per annum 

Company Overview 

A well-established design and build contractor, specialising in delivering comprehensive design, installation, and management services. The company focuses on Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health Engineering, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy solutions. 

Job Summary 

The successful candidate will manage commercial Electrical Services projects with a minimum value of £1.5m. Candidates should have a background in Electrical Engineering, ideally with experience in installation projects across Commercial, Industrial, and Public Sector buildings. The role requires both technical and commercial acumen. 

Responsibilities 

• Oversee Project Management of Electrical Services contracts from estimate handover to final account settlement. 

   

• Procure plant materials and subcontractor packages, ensuring best value. 

   

• Manage project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring spend via purchasing software and Excel. 

   

• Analyse labour resource needs, manage site visits, and monitor project progress to ensure quality standards and timelines are met. 

   

• Deliver projects according to contracted targets. 

   

• Prepare monthly payment applications and cost variations. 

   

• Prepare Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and monitor Health & Safety compliance. 

   

• Create work-in-progress reports for directors. 

   

• Collaborate with clients, engineers, architects, and in-house teams to build and maintain professional relationships. 

   

• Attend project meetings and manage multiple projects concurrently. 

   

• Assist with tender submissions, collate certifications, and prepare O&M manuals. 

   

• Evaluate and respond to client needs. 

   

Key Skills 

• Strong project management experience in Electrical Services. 

   

• Ability to work independently and within a team. 

   

• Effective communication and leadership skills. 

   

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking. 

   

• Knowledge of electrical systems. 

   

• People management experience and commercial awareness. 

   

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD experience is beneficial but not essential.