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ROLE:
Senior Electrical Contracts Manager
LOCATION:
Exeter (initially), transitioning to Plymouth – Derriford Hospital FHP1 site
PROJECT VALUE:
£48 million healthcare hospital development
PROGRAMME COMPLETION:
December 2028
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a flagship MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) healthcare project in Plymouth, valued at £48 million.
Role Responsibilities
* Project Management: Oversee all electrical contract elements, ensuring alignment with programme goals, budgets, and milestones.
* Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed project plans and schedules. Collaborate closely with MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
* Resource Management: Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively to achieve project objectives.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure electrical installations comply with relevant standards and regulations. Conduct inspections and audits to guarantee high-quality work.
* Safety Compliance: Enforce robust health and safety practices, addressing risks proactively.
* Financial Oversight: Monitor and control expenditure, providing accurate financial and progress reports.
* Risk Management: Identify risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.
* Client Relations: Act as the main client contact, delivering progress updates and ensuring satisfaction.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, including permits, contracts, change orders, and reports.
* Team Leadership: Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
Required Qualifications
* Experience: Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience desirable).
* Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and relevant codes. Proficiency in project management tools/software.
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure project environments.
* Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Problem‑Solving: Excellent decision‑making ability to manage complex project challenges.
* Attention to Detail: Rigorous focus on compliance, safety, and quality standards.
Core Electrical Qualifications
* 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – essential for compliance and safety.
* City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing certification.
* JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous)
* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – required for site management.
* PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 – advantageous for structured delivery.
* NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training – desirable for public sector and healthcare projects.
Work Environment
* Based at the Exeter Office until December, then transitioning to the Derriford Hospital FHP1 site in Plymouth until programme completion in December 2028.
* Fast‑paced, collaborative project environment with strong team support.
* Opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a state‑of‑the‑art healthcare facility that will positively impact the local community for generations.
Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead on one of the region's most significant healthcare projects. You'll be joining a forward‑thinking team and will have the chance to shape the successful delivery of a high‑value, complex project.
Benefits include a virtual GP, salary finance scheme, flexible lifestyle benefits platform, holiday options, critical illness insurance, high street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover, pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. Mitie also awards Mitie Stars for hard work and offers a cash prize of up to £10,000.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Cory Ambler at cory.ambler@mitie.com.
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