Senior / Electrical Contracts Manager – Hamilton
Purpose:
Lead and manage Electrical project teams (electrical building services within an established business unit in Hamilton.
Projects range from £100k to £1.5m and cover a diverse range of sectors including LV/HV, hydro, rail and commercial contracting.
Reports To:
Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with management to meet business unit objectives, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Support P&L and budget production; take commercial responsibility for HV and LV project centres.
* Manage electrical services installations projects to ensure customer satisfaction and first-time quality.
* Interpret contracts and implement controls with support from commercial and management teams.
* Define project scope and ensure resource allocation.
* Develop new and existing business opportunities, prepare quotations, and manage tenders.
* Set performance goals aligned with business strategy.
* Control costs and improve efficiency to boost profitability.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and safety rules.
* Lead HR activities, coach and develop staff, and uphold health and safety standards.
* Assist the Operations Manager with additional duties.
* Role model professional behaviours and standards.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven team leadership and development experience.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L and budget control.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer-focused communication skills.
* Experience in business development and increasing profitability.
* Effective people management and motivational skills.
* In-depth knowledge of HV/LV electrical engineering services.
* Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering (desirable).
* 5+ years in engineering management.
* SMSTS Health & Safety for Managers.
Compensation & Benefits
* Salary: £55,000 to £65,000
* Car or Cash Allowance:
* £460/month lease car value
* or £550/month cash allowance
* Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
* Pension: 4%–8% employer contribution
* Private healthcare & life insurance
* Gym subsidy
* Divisional performance bonus