Overview
Electrical Contract Manager | Exeter, Devon | Mitie Projects – Building Services | Permanent, Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Contract Manager to join our MEP Mitie Projects South Team in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a business renowned for delivering high-quality building services projects locally and nationally. As an Electrical Contract Manager, you'll report directly to the Operations Manager and take ownership of multiple projects covering traditional and Design & Build schemes. You will be responsible for planning, procurement, delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction, ensuring safe and successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of electrical projects from pre-construction through to handover.
* Manage project planning, resourcing, budgets, and timelines.
* Conduct site visits, surveys, client meetings, inspections, and handovers (travel and overnight stays may be required).
* Provide guidance, support, and leadership to project teams, monitoring performance and development.
* Oversee procurement of materials, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring cost efficiency.
* Manage the customer relationship, handling expectations and resolving disputes.
* Prepare and present Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) forecasts to management.
* Liaise with Design, Estimating, and Subcontract teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Drive performance improvements and promote continuous development within the operations team.
* Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety, statutory testing, and industry standards (IEE, NICEIC, JCT, NEC, etc.).
* Maintain accurate project documentation, permits to work, and compliance registers.
* Identify and maximise opportunities for extra works and revenue growth.
What You'll Need To Succeed
* Core electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds).
* Ideally, HNC / HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
* Proven experience as an Electrical Contract Manager or Project Manager.
* Strong background in Health & Safety management, including CDM Regulations.
* Commercially astute with excellent financial and project management skills.
* Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
* Ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver projects successfully under pressure.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a leading building services team delivering projects across multiple sectors.
* Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* Competitive salary, benefits, and company-wide support.
* A collaborative working culture built on safety, performance, and customer service.
Apply today and help shape the delivery of exceptional MEP projects with Mitie.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle, including access to virtual GP, Salary Finance, Choices lifestyle benefits platform, flexible holiday options, MiDeals discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, enhanced pension contributions, and more. Mitie also offers recognition programs and career development opportunities.
If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email Dan Dyke at Dan.dyke@mitie.com.
Since 1987, Mitie has 76,000 employees, providing facilities management and professional services globally for a diverse range of clients.
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