Electrical Site Manager – Major Hospital Project – Plymouth
Join a leading specialist contractor delivering high-profile healthcare and mission-critical projects across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a dynamic, growing organisation known for engineering excellence, innovation, and first-class delivery on complex building services projects.
As Electrical Site Manager, you will take ownership of the electrical installation delivery for a major hospital refurbishment and fit-out project in Plymouth. This is a pivotal role in a live healthcare environment, ensuring seamless coordination, uncompromising quality, and the safe execution of all electrical works.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee all electrical installation works from pre-construction through to commissioning and final client handover.
* Review and coordinate electrical designs, including Contractor Design Portion (CDP) submissions, resolving technical queries as they arise.
* Lead and manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring safe systems of work, adherence to programme, and delivery to the highest quality standards.
* Chair and actively participate in MEP coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve clashes and technical issues.
* Ensure compliance with NHS and healthcare-specific regulations, overseeing quality assurance and validation of electrical systems.
* Develop and execute commissioning strategies, witness testing, and ensure complete, accurate production of O&M manuals.
* Manage post-handover activities, including seasonal commissioning, client training, and defect resolution.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to project teams and junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, solutions-focused environment.
* Report regularly to project leadership on progress, risks, and resource planning.
Requirements
* Proven experience delivering electrical works or full MEP packages on hospital or healthcare projects, ideally in live or occupied environments.
* Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems: power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, integration with mechanical and specialist systems.
* Expertise in managing interfaces between design, procurement, commercial, and site delivery.
* Familiarity with healthcare regulations, RAMS, commissioning procedures, and close-out requirements.
* Skilled in project planning software (MS Project / Asta).
* Degree or trade-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
* Relevant certifications: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid.
Package
* £75,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
* Opportunity to work on a £47m M&E package
* Career progression within a major healthcare and mission-critical contractor