Job Description:

Job Title: Electrical Contracts Manager
Location: Wickford, Essex
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Company Car
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Electrical Contracts Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Contracts Manager to join our growing team based in Wickford, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically competent professional to manage a diverse portfolio of electrical and M&E projects across the public and residential sectors.

The successful candidate will oversee contracts from pre-construction through to successful handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical and M&E contracts simultaneously.
• Lead project delivery from pre-construction planning through to completion and handover.
• Oversee NHS healthcare projects, fire brigade station rewires and upgrades, social housing contracts, electrical refurbishment works, and planned/reactive maintenance projects.
• Prepare project programmes, resource plans, and procurement schedules.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour teams.
• Monitor project costs, variations, valuations, and overall contract profitability.
• Conduct site visits and attend client progress meetings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships.
• Support tendering and pre-construction activities where required.
• Produce project reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure all project documentation, commissioning, and handover requirements are completed.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar role within the electrical contracting industry.
• Strong background delivering electrical and M&E projects.
• Experience managing public sector, healthcare, social housing, or commercial refurbishment contracts.
• Good understanding of contract management, project programming, and commercial controls.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• SMSTS qualification.
• ECS/CSCS Card.
• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of NHS and public-sector project environments.

What We Offer

£60,000 per annum salary.

Company car.

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Company pension scheme.

Life insurance cover.

Long-term career progression opportunities.

Diverse and interesting project portfolio.

Supportive and professional working environment.

About the Role

This position is ideal for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio that includes NHS healthcare facilities, fire and rescue service buildings, social housing programmes, refurbishment projects, and maintenance contracts. You will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery while developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.