Electrical Operations Manager
Location: High Wycombe
Contract: Interim
Salary: £350 - £425
We are working in partnership with a respected housing association seeking an Electrical Operations Manager to lead their electrical team, drive compliance excellence, and ensure high-quality, efficient delivery across all electrical work streams.
The Role
Reporting the Head of M&E, you’ll provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all electrical works and compliance across the organisation’s housing stock.
You’ll manage a dedicated team, including an Electrical Quality Inspectors, Electrical Supervisor, and a team of Electricians, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
* Overseeing and managing all electrical works and compliance programmes.
* Acting as the Duty Holder and Qualified Supervisor (QS) for the NICEIC Approved Contractor accreditation.
* Leading, motivating, and developing your team to deliver high performance and continuous improvement.
* Managing a £3.5 million annual budget, ensuring value for money and financial control.
* Producing regular performance, financial, and compliance reports for senior leadership.
* Driving process improvements to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
* Ensuring all works comply with the latest electrical, CDM, and health & safety regulations.
* Promoting excellent customer satisfaction and handling escalations promptly and effectively.
About You
You will be a confident, technically proficient, and people-focused leader with a strong understanding of electrical compliance within social housing or property services. You’ll bring both hands-on technical experience and the strategic mindset to lead an evolving service.
Essential experience and qualifications:
* Must hold 18th edition.
* Proven experience managing large-scale electrical works and compliance programmes.
* Demonstrable leadership experience — managing teams, contractors, and budgets.
* Excellent understanding of health & safety and CDM regulations.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
* A “can-do” attitude with the ability to challenge, improve, and innovate.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of other trade works (reactive repairs, voids, kitchens/bathrooms, cyclical).
* CITB Health & Safety training to industry standard.
If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further