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Senior Electrical Contracts Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee the electrical aspects of a large-scale MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) future hospital project in Plymouth valued at £48 million. This role demands a highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in electrical engineering and project management. The successful candidate will ensure the project is executed efficiently, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.
Project Management: Lead and manage all electrical contract aspects of the project, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Planning and Coordination: Develop and implement detailed project plans and schedules. Coordinate with other MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including labour, materials, and equipment, to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all electrical installations comply with relevant standards, regulations, and quality benchmarks. Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain high-quality workmanship.
Monitor project expenditures and manage financial resources to ensure the project remains within budget. Prepare and present regular financial reports.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the electrical components of the project. Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, providing regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Management of Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of electrical project managers, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale MEP projects, preferably in the healthcare sector.
Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and regulations. Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address complex project challenges.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality work and compliance with project specifications.
Core Electrical Qualifications: 236 Part 1&2 Electrical Installation
o 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – This is the current standard for electrical installations in the UK and is essential for compliance and safety.
o City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing certification, often required for overseeing quality and compliance on-site.
o JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status) – Demonstrates a recognised level of competence and experience in electrical installation.
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – Required for managing health and safety on construction sites.
o PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 – While not always mandatory, these are respected credentials for structured project delivery.
o NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training – Familiarity with NEC contracts is often expected in public sector and healthcare projects.
The role will initially be based at our Exeter Office until December, after which it will transition to the Derriford Hospital FHP1 site in Plymouth for the remainder of the construction programme, scheduled for completion in December 2028.
The Senior Electrical Contracts Manager will operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that demands flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project requirements. They will be supported by a comprehensive team structure to ensure effective delivery and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will make a lasting impact on the community. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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