Electrical Contracts Manager

Atkins Search have been retained by our client to recruit an Electrical Contracts Manager to join the team. Our client is a profitable, multi-disciplined main contractor looking to add additional talent to their team, with projects consisting of void and minor work refurbishment schemes on behalf of local authorities.

Whether you are looking to continue at the same level in an enjoyable environment, or looking to progress your career, our client offers a platform to support both career paths.

This particular role has the scope for the successful candidate to progress into the Operations Manager that will oversee the whole electrical department and team in the business.

Based in Leicester, our client pride themselves on delivering high-quality projects, working collaboratively with local authorities and frameworks offering a personable approach. Our client delivers various construction services including kitchen & bathroom refurbishments, voids, boiler & heating servicing and repairs, M&E services and extensions and refurbishments across the commercial and residential sectors.

Culture is very important to our client, providing regular opportunities for training, developments and support for their employees.

• Local, dynamic and varied projects
• Region-leading contractor in their chosen sectors
• Solid team structure to offer support, training and guidance where needed
• Positive, collaborative and autonomous environment
• Profitable, secure business who are well-recognised for their quality of work
• Exciting growth plans offering regular progression opportunities
• Long-term frameworks secured offering consistent work-stream of projects

As the Electrical Contracts Manager, you will manage anywhere between 4-5 projects at one given time which include electrical installations whilst managing a team of Site Supervisors, Electricians, and working alongside a Quantity Surveyor and Operations Controller to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines and budgets on behalf of local authority, framework lead and private sector clients.

• Carrying out surveys, carrying out electrical designs and providing estimates
• Taking over customer accounts as relationships and knowledge develop
• You will be involved in all parts of the construction managerial process, overseeing projects from pre-construction to completion
• Health & Safety - preparation of RAMS and monitoring site H&S
• Pre-installation design
• Managing site installation teams.
• Overseeing testing and inspection of installations
• Delivering projects on time & budget
• Calculating costs for variations and negotiating with customers
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with a hands-on and positive approach
• Liaise directly with the project team, tenants, and client on a regular basis to ensure full transparency and project updates

The ideal candidate for the Electrical Contracts Manager job will have a proven track record as an Electrical Contracts Manager in a facilities management/social housing environment, delivering similar projects. You will also need to be proactive, positive, and confident communicating at all levels and able to work as part of a team.

• Strong Communication skills
• Person management/Delegation skills
• Experience delivering a mixture of projects across electrical installation
• A good understanding of the building regulations, local authority agreements
• A methodical, professional, and collaborative approach
• Ability to organise your workload
• Ability to create a positive and organised site
• Commitment to health & safety and risk management

You will have a forum to build an established career, surrounded by like-minded individuals and be a part of a business that offers a layered and practical approach to different divisions in the construction industry, offering a wide range of exposure.

• Competitive salary and package
• Company
  Car, van or allowance
• Excellent working environment
• Genuine progression routes
• Variety of projects and reputable regional business

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service
in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.