Senior Electrical Contracts Manager

Exeter, Devon
Astute People

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading MEP provider with a strong focus on sustainability and professional development to recruit a Senior Electrical Contracts Managerin Exeter.

The Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role is strategically important and comes with a competitive salary, multiple benefits, and opportunity to lead on one of the region’s most significant healthcare projects.

If you’re a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role

Reporting to the Project Director you will:

• Lead the delivery of all electrical aspects of a flagship healthcare MEP project valued at 48 million.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain alignment with programme goals and budgets.
• Ensure electrical installations meet relevant standards, regulations, and quality benchmarks, performing inspections and audits as needed.
• Enforce robust health and safety practices across the project, proactively addressing risks.
• Monitor financial performance and provide accurate progress and expenditure reports.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation and contingency measures.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and timely communication.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and permits.
• Lead, mentor, and support engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to promote collaboration and high performance.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a proven track record delivering large-scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience advantageous).
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and project management tools.
• Leadership experience managing diverse teams in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant core electrical qualifications, including 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent), 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing), and JIB Gold Card.
• Preferred certifications: SMSTS, PMP or PRINCE2, NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training.

Personal skills

The Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Committed to safety, compliance, and high-quality delivery standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to mentor and motivate team members to achieve project objectives.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role

• Competitive salary package with pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile healthcare project and make a lasting impact on the local community.
• Collaborative, supportive project environment with opportunities for professional development.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.