Electrical Contracts Manager
Construction / Electrical / M&E
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
JDR is working in partnership with a well-established organisation within the construction sector to recruit an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager.
Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, our client is seeking a self-motivated individual with strong leadership and organisational skills to oversee the successful delivery of multiple electrical projects.
This role will involve managing projects across Northern Ireland, with occasional cross-border work in the Republic of Ireland.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality and technical standards.
Project & Contract Delivery
Deliver multiple electrical projects simultaneously within agreed scope, programme, and budget
Ensure all works are completed to a high technical and quality standard
Project initiation documentation
Project programmes and schedules
Project budgets
Commercial & Contract Management
Monitor financial performance across projects and ensure cost control
Stakeholder & Client Management
Subcontractors
Attend site and office-based meetings to review progress, challenges, and resolutions
Provide regular reports to senior management
Ensure full compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory standards
Promote and maintain high health & safety standards across all projects
Lead and manage project teams, site managers, and subcontractors
Coordinate resources effectively to meet project deadlines
Drive performance and ensure successful project outcomes
Minimum 3+ years' experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager
Experience delivering multiple electrical projects
Experience within an M&E or electrical contracting environment
Electrical qualification preferred (e.g. NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent)
Strong leadership and team management ability
Commercial awareness with experience in budgeting and cost control
Solid understanding of electrical systems and installations
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
Based in Belfast office with regular site visits required
Projects primarily across Northern Ireland with some travel to ROI
Full UK driving licence required