Job Description
Electrical Lead / Manager Mildenhall, Suffolk Circa £65,000 + Company EV + Pension + 24 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Are you an experienced Electrical Manager ready to take full ownership of a growing division?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding construction group seeking an ambitious Electrical Department Manager to lead and grow its electrical division. With current turnover at £3.5m and clear plans to increase this to £5m+, this is a key strategic appointment offering real influence and long-term progression.
The Role
Based in Mildenhall, with travel across East Anglia as required, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the Electrical Department.
The current team structure includes:
* 1 x Contracts Manager/Estimator
* 1 x Project Supervisor
* 10–15 Operatives
You will lead, develop and expand this team while driving profitability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Seek out and develop new business opportunities to support divisional growth
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the electrical department
* Produce forecasts, budgets and cost reports for management meetings
* Lead recruitment, training and staff development
* Motivate and manage employees to drive performance
* Liaise with procurement teams and suppliers
* Ensure full health & safety compliance
* Act as NICEIC Principal Duty Holder
* Complete interim valuations and final accounts
* Support with loss, expense and disruption claims
* Appoint and coordinate external designers for design & build projects
* Prepare estimates for new projects
* Attend project progress and key stakeholder meetings
About You
You will be a commercially astute Electrical Manager with:
* Strong leadership experience within an electrical contracting environment
* Proven track record of managing teams and delivering profitable projects
* Experience producing budgets, forecasts and financial reports
* Sound contractual knowledge including valuations and final accounts
* Experience within design & build environments (desirable)
* NICEIC Qualified Supervisor / Principal Duty Holder capability
* Ambition to grow a division and drive strategic expansion
What's On Offer
* Salary circa £65,000
* Company electric vehicle (with charging at head office)
* Company pension scheme
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a £3.5m+ division
If you are looking for a leadership role where you can truly make your mark and drive growth, we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, get in touch with Harry Severn -
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