Electrical Operations Manager

Electrical Operations Manager

Location: Southeast London

Package: £70,000 - £80,000 + Package

Electrical Maintenance

Company Overview:

As part of a much wider group, the electrical division operates with a turnover of approximately £8m delivering a mix of compliance EICR contracts and project works supporting the larger business.

Project delivery spans both public and private sector environments.

Typical projects include:

• Lateral main replacements and electrical distribution upgrades
• Electrical installations within conversion schemes (small power, distribution, fire & smoke systems, access control)
• LED lighting upgrade schemes including control systems
• School refurbishment projects (lighting, power, fire and life safety systems)

The Role:

This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the Electrical Division. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to delivery and client handover.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction

• Review potential bid opportunities, assessing risk and viability
• Develop bid strategies covering both commercial and quality elements
• Manage the full bid process to ensure compliant and successful submissions
• Manage client and consultant queries during the post-tender period
• Lead pre-construction design development with consultants and third-party specialists

Pre-Commencement

• Agree commercial and operational targets
• Develop mobilisation and procurement strategies

Live Works / Delivery

• Liaise with foremen and electrical leads to ensure programme compliance
• Monitor cost and value, reporting regularly to senior management and directors
• Act as the lead representative in client and design team meetings
• Identify, manage, and cost project variations
• Identify and deliver added value opportunities for clients

General Management

• Manage and develop the direct labour workforce
• Maintain and build strong client relationships
• Maintain and promote high technical standards and innovation
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and directors

The Person

• Ideally from an electrical background with relevant technical qualifications
• Strong understanding of the sector and client base
• Proven experience in bid management and project delivery
• IT proficient
• Confident in a client-facing role
• Experienced in managing direct labour

Electrical Operations Manager

Location: Southeast London

Package: £70,000 - £80,000 + Package

Electrical Maintenance