Electrical Contracts Manager

  • Gleeson Recruitment Group
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Oct 28, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Company Description

An excellent opportunity for an Electrical Contracts Manager to join a small Building Services contractor based in Leicestershire. They have built an excellent reputation in the market and enjoy repeat business from a wide range of public and private sector clients. They deliver a range of design & build, maintenance and facilities management projects mainly within the East Midlands.

They are looking for an all-round Project Manager / Contracts Manager who has successfully delivered electrical projects from inception to completion with values of up to £500k (min).

This is a full-time role requiring an office presence at their Leicester office with regular travel to sites required.

Role Description

The Electrical Contracts Manager will oversee and manage a wide variety of electrical install / maintenance projects from inception to completion with typical values up to £500k. This is a client facing role and responsible for preparing and negotiating contracts, estimating, design, procurement of materials, managing project timelines, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, project delivery / supervising Engineers on site, testing & inspection creating O&M manuals and final client handover.

Person Specification

  • Previous experience as a Project Manager / Contracts Manager within a Building Services contractor and able to demonstrate a variety of projects delivered across multiple sectors.
  • HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable)
  • 18th Edition wiring regulations (essential)
  • Knowledge of Electrical Systems, Installations, and Maintenance
  • Experience in tendering, design, and project delivery
  • Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety
  • Excellent Communication, Negotiation, and Client Management skills
  • Ability to lead and supervise a technical team
  • Experience with contract preparation and negotiation
  • Preparation of RAMS to a high standard
  • Valid driver's licence

Requirements

  • Salary up to £65,000
  • Company Car
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company Pension Contribution

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