Electrical Contracts Manager

Job Title: Electrical Contracts Manager
Location: Hull / East Yorkshire
Salary: -60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent


About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, leading mechanical and electrical building services provider delivering projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and public sectors. Known for their high engineering standards and collaborative culture, they are looking for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join their growing Electrical Department.


The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for the operational delivery and commercial performance of allocated electrical projects and contracts, from initial tender handover through to completion and final account. Working closely with internal estimators, engineers, project teams, and wider HVAC and Mechanical divisions, you will ensure multiple multidisciplinary contracts are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to exceptional quality standards.


Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Project & Contract Delivery: Manage multiple commercial electrical projects from contract award through to completion. Review specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements prior to commencement, working closely with estimating teams to ensure seamless handovers.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Monitor project costs, labour, materials, and subcontractor expenditure. Identify, quote, and manage variations, support applications for payment and valuations, and provide accurate profitability forecasts.
• Resource & Labour Coordination: Develop project programmes to hit key milestones. Plan, allocate, and coordinate Electricians, Improvers, Apprentices, and subcontractors, highlighting recruitment or resource needs early.
• Procurement & Supplier Management: Manage material procurement alongside suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and timely deliveries, reviewing subcontractor performance throughout.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout delivery. Attend site and project meetings, resolving any delays or technical concerns promptly while collaborating with wider M&E teams.
• Quality, Compliance & Safety: Conduct regular site visits to monitor workmanship, programme progress, and strict adherence to company Health & Safety rules, RAMS, and current electrical regulations.
• Team Leadership & Reporting: Support the development and performance of site teams, maintain accurate project and commercial records, and provide regular progress and risk updates to senior management.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Credentials: Relevant electrical qualification alongside the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Contract Management Background: Proven track record managing commercial electrical projects from handover to final account, handling multiple contracts, programmes, and labour teams simultaneously.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgets, cost control, variations, and project profitability.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, suppliers, and site engineers.
• Logistics & Compliance: Full UK driving licence and the ability to obtain a satisfactory DBS check where required.

Desirable Criteria

• SMSTS, SSSTS, or equivalent Health & Safety management qualification.
• Practical experience administering JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Background working within a wider HVAC, Mechanical, or multidisciplinary M&E contracting environment.
• Experience delivering projects within commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, or public-sector facilities.