Job Title: Electrical Programme Manager
Type: Permanent
Location: Chipping Sodbury
Salary: £56,100 per annum + car allowance/company car
Hours: 40 hours per week
BRC are working closely with a housing association based in England. As M&E Programme Manager - Electrical Services, you'll lead the delivery of the planned and cyclical electrical programmes — including electrical testing and inspection, rewires, heating system components, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and EV charge point installations. You'll also manage a team of approximately 50 engineers, supported by four Electrical Customer Delivery Managers, and oversee a devolved budget of around £4 million.
Duties:
Take ownership of the end-to-end delivery, performance, and compliance of the company's electrical inspection, testing, and planned installation programmes.
Lead the design, development, and delivery of electric vehicle charging installations in alignment with the company's EV infrastructure strategy.
Monitor and drive the successful delivery of planned and cyclical electrical programmes, working collaboratively with colleagues and customers to ensure outcomes are cost-effective, efficient, and customer focused.
Serve as the organisation's Senior Qualifying Supervisor under the company's NICEIC registration, holding primary responsibility for quality assurance and compliance across domestic and commercial electrical systems. Ensure all Qualifying Supervisors operate in line with the company's quality assurance framework and meet all regulatory requirements.
Provide assurance and oversight for the quality, safety, and compliance of all electrical work carried out across the company's homes and buildings.
Manage the effective delivery of workstreams using a mix of internal teams and external contractors, ensuring all works adhere to statutory, regulatory, and technical standards.
Empower and support your team to deliver excellent services by ensuring they have the tools, training, and support required to succeed.
Continuously review and enhance processes and procedures based on customer insight, evolving legislation, and industry best practice to ensure full compliance and improved service quality.
Maximise team productivity while delivering a value-for-money, quality-driven service with a strong emphasis on customer advocacy.
Foster collaborative, cross-functional relationships with colleagues across the organisation to embed a partnership-led, customer-first service culture.
Manage your team's income and expenditure effectively, ensuring delivery is financially sustainable and demonstrates value for money.
Ensure that all subcontractor-delivered work is properly scheduled, managed, and priced in accordance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
Lead by example in consistently demonstrating the company's DNA, and provide support, challenge, and coaching to colleagues who do not meet expected behaviours or standards.
Ensure managers in your area carry out regular one-to-ones and annual performance reviews with all engineers, fostering a culture of positive feedback, recognition, learning, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with peers and leaders to make the company a great place to work, supporting organisational culture and employee wellbeing.
Conduct and support investigations into accidents, incidents, and disciplinary matters with professionalism and integrity.
Lead the transition to a unified way of working across all four localities, consolidating legacy systems, processes, and procedures into a consistent, streamlined operating model.
Requirements:
Significant experience in managing and delivering electrical projects across geographically dispersed locations, particularly in construction and/or social housing.
Experience and understanding of a wide range of domestic and commercial electrical systems, including identifying and addressing faults.
Knowledge and experience in forecasting and phasing planned works and cyclical servicing, including planning to balance workload peaks and troughs.
Experience in designing electric vehicle charging installations in domestic and commercial settings, with an in-depth understanding of associated statutory requirements.
Proven track record of providing customer-centred service delivery, particularly in investment or improvement programmes within dynamic, multi-user environments.
Demonstrated experience of collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders, including Health & Safety, People (HR), and Finance.
Commercial management experience including budget planning, control, and oversight.
City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent.
City & Guilds electrical qualification to the latest edition of BS7671 (Wiring Regulations) or equivalent.
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical certificate in electrical engineering.
Achievement of AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2) Level 2 practical assessment.
Hold the qualifications required to register as a Qualifying Supervisor with the NICEIC.
Full, clean UK driving licence.
Willing and able to complete an Enhanced DBS and Consumer Check.
In-depth working knowledge of BS7671 (Wiring Regulations), including regulations and procedures applicable to domestic and commercial systems and installations.
In-depth working knowledge of BS5839-6 (Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in Dwellings) including its application to fire safety in both domestic and commercial environments.
Familiarity with the IET Code of Practice on Electric Vehicle Charging Installations.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including building regulations, housing, customer service, health & safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
Applied knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), with experience implementing them across multiple sites.
Proficiency in ICT systems and common software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
Commercial awareness with a focus on value-driven engineering, cost-efficiency, and service quality.
Benefits:
Performance Bonus: Based on individual and company-wide targets
Company car or cash allowance alternative
Flexible Working: We're happy to explore options if this is important to you
Personal benefits fund: £500 annual allowance for benefits such as private medical insurance, dental treatment, critical illness cover, or gym membership
Annual leave: 27 days per year, plus bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Pension options: Choose from two pension schemes, with employer contributions of up to 10%
Life Assurance
Wellbeing Support - not just for you, but also for your partner, children, parents, and siblings. Plus, access to a free app with virtual GP services and mental health resources.
Retail discounts: Save money on groceries, clothing, electronics, and more
Family Leave - supporting colleagues with parental and dependant responsibilities, including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental, dependent care, and carers' leave.
For more information, please call Meg Smith or Emma Keir on (phone number removed)
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled