Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Contracts Manager on behalf of a national Electrical Contractor based in Northampton who specialise in the design, supply and installation of Electrical Services for industrial and commercial projects.

The Electrical Contracts Manager will be responsible for a number of Electrical Installation projects valued up to £1million.

Role Description

• Oversee around £1m worth of Electrical Installations
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction
• Attend site meetings
• Manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Manage Supervisors and other onsite staff
• Must be able to review technical drawings for variations, valuations and take offs;
• Preparing documents from tender and contract with the architect and/or the client;
• Advising on procurement strategy;
• Cost control;
• Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments;
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations;
• Feasibility studies of client requests;
• Analysing completed work and arranging payment to contractors;
• Allocating upcoming work to contractors;
• Discuss and promote other services with clients and consultants that the company can provide that would maximise opportunities
• Prepare contract documents e.g. method statements and risk assessments
• Carry out site visits and surveys
• Prepare handover documents.
• Manage contract costs and variations including procurement
• Manage on-site teams & sub-contractors

 Skills & Attributes

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/a fully qualified electrician or higher
• Excellent commercial acumen
• Must have experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously Excellent man-management skills
• Previous demonstrable experience in a contracts manager role
• Experience in surveying and quoting for small and large works desirable
• Experience in managing a team
• Working knowledge of current Health and Safety Legislation
• Experience in commercial and industrial sectors
• IT literate, e.g. proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel or similar
• Full driving license
• Excellent communicator and possess impressive numeracy skills to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role
• Able to demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and an ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment.
• Understanding and experience in managing Mechanical installations would be advantageous.