Job Title: Electrical Contracts Manager
Location: Wickford, Essex
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Company Car
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Contracts Manager to join our growing team based in Wickford, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically competent professional to manage a diverse portfolio of electrical and M&E projects across the public and residential sectors.
The successful candidate will oversee contracts from pre-construction through to successful handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple electrical and M&E contracts simultaneously.
- Lead project delivery from pre-construction planning through to completion and handover.
- Oversee NHS healthcare projects, fire brigade station rewires and upgrades, social housing contracts, electrical refurbishment works, and planned/reactive maintenance projects.
- Prepare project programmes, resource plans, and procurement schedules.
- Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour teams.
- Monitor project costs, variations, valuations, and overall contract profitability.
- Conduct site visits and attend client progress meetings.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships.
- Support tendering and pre-construction activities where required.
- Produce project reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Ensure all project documentation, commissioning, and handover requirements are completed.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar role within the electrical contracting industry.
- Strong background delivering electrical and M&E projects.
- Experience managing public sector, healthcare, social housing, or commercial refurbishment contracts.
- Good understanding of contract management, project programming, and commercial controls.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- SMSTS qualification.
- ECS/CSCS Card.
- Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of NHS and public-sector project environments.
What We Offer
- 60,000 per annum salary.
- Company car.
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life insurance cover.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Diverse and interesting project portfolio.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
About the Role
This position is ideal for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio that includes NHS healthcare facilities, fire and rescue service buildings, social housing programmes, refurbishment projects, and maintenance contracts. You will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery while developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
