Overview
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.
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a flagship MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) healthcare project in Plymouth, valued at £48 million. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring significant expertise in electrical engineering and project management. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring that the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget — while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Key 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* 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 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.
We welcome your application and look forward to exploring how you can make an impact.
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Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. Salary Finance offers financial wellbeing assistance, including options to access earned pay before payday for a small fee. Other benefits include insurance, lifestyle platform Choices (flexible holiday purchases, etc.), MiDeals discounts, cycle-to-work, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn, and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
We award Mitie Stars as recognition for hard work, with cash prizes monthly and a top prize of £10,000 at year-end. We also offer diverse training and development opportunities.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments during the recruitment process, please email Pankaj Chaudhary at pankaj.chaudhary@mitie.com.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients across banking, government, hospitals, and schools.
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