Job Description
Electrical Contracts Manager (Renewables)
Location: Team Valley, Gateshead (National oversight)
Salary: 40,000.00 - 45,000.00 per year
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company: Thrift Energy Ltd (Part of the Thrift Energy Group)
About the Opportunity
Thrift Energy Ltd is one of the UK's leading employee-owned businesses, specialising in the installation of renewable technologies and insulation solutions. With over 14 years of experience and long-term contracts secured under the Warm Homes: Social Housing & Local Grant schemes, we are expanding our contracting department to support the UK's 15bn investment into NetZero upgrades.
We are seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager to lead our renewable energy projects. This is a pivotal role bridging project delivery, commercial oversight, and client engagement across domestic and social housing installations nationwide.
Role Responsibilities
Contract & Project Management
Lead end-to-end management of renewable energy contracts, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
Coordinate the installation and commissioning of low-carbon technologies (Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV, Battery Storage).
Maintain oversight of multiple contracts, subcontractors, and delivery teams on a national basis.
Commercial & Compliance
Review, negotiate, and administer contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
Monitor performance against SLAs and KPIs while managing variations, risks, and disputes.
Ensure all work complies with UK regulations, Building Regs, and MCS installation standards.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Act as the primary commercial interface for clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Mentor and support junior contract administrators, site supervisors, and project coordinators.
Champion workforce competency and best practice sharing.
Candidate Requirements
Technical Qualifications & Licences
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) - Required.
BS 7671 (18th Edition) - Required.
CSCS / ECS Card - Preferred.
Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV Systems - Preferred.
Safety Certifications: SSSTS or SMSTS (Desirable); Scaffold Inspection and 3 Day First Aid (Preferable).
Experience & Skills
Industry Expertise: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in domestic electrical installations and 3-7+ years in contract management within the renewables sector.
Renewables Knowledge: Deep understanding of MCS standards, Solar PV system design (DC/AC string wiring, Inverter technology), and battery storage.
Regulatory Familiarity: Experience with PAS2035 and energy efficiency upgrades.
Leadership: Proven track record in managing subcontractors and leading collaborative teams.
Benefits
Financial & Security: Competitive salary plus a statutory pension scheme.
Health: Private Healthcare via Bupa (enrolment following successful probation).
Leave: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 gifted days for Christmas + additional leave options.
Perks: Company car, company events, and the stability of working for a leading employee-owned business.
Environment: Office-based in Team Valley with required site travel for commissioning activities.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
