Title: Electrical Contracts Manager (Critical Infrastructure)
Location: Berkshire
Salary: 85k - 90k
Benefits: Car Allowance, Travel Expenses, Private Medical Insurance & more
Start Date: October 2026
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Principal Contractor known for delivering high-specification engineering, construction, and maintenance projects across the UK.
They are seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager with a strong Electrical background to oversee critical infrastructure projects across London and the surrounding regions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex upgrade initiatives within data center and mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage electrical-focused critical infrastructure upgrade projects from award through to successful completion.
Drive project delivery across key systems, including Switchgear, UPS, and Generator systems.
Act as the primary client interface, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to stringent quality and safety standards.
Serve in a Principal Contractor capacity, managing site teams, subcontractors, health & safety, compliance, and commercial management.
Manage multi-site operations and project logistics across London and outlying regions.
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications
Background: Proven track record as a Contracts Manager within the engineering or building services sector, with a primary focus on Electrical discipline.
Technical Expertise: Hands-on expertise and deep knowledge of Critical Infrastructure and Data Centre (DC) environments.
System Knowledge: Demonstrable experience delivering upgrades on Switchgear, UPS, and Generator systems.
Principal Contractor Experience: Solid understanding of Principal Contractor responsibilities, CDM regulations, health & safety standards, and commercial oversight.
Flexibility: Ability to cover projects across London and the surrounding areas.