Senior Electrical Contracts Manager

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Role Details

Role: Senior Electrical Contracts Manager Location: Exeter (initially), transitioning to Plymouth - Derriford Hospital FHP1 site Project value: £48 million healthcare hospital development Programme completion: December 2028

Overview

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a flagship MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) healthcare project in Plymouth, valued at £48 million.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee all electrical contract elements, ensuring alignment with programme goals, budgets, and milestones.
• Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed project plans and schedules. Collaborate closely with MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Resource Management: Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively to achieve project objectives.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure electrical installations comply with relevant standards and regulations. Conduct inspections and audits to guarantee high-quality work.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce robust health and safety practices, addressing risks proactively.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor and control expenditure, providing accurate financial and progress reports.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.
• Client Relations: Act as the main client contact, delivering progress updates and ensuring satisfaction.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, including permits, contracts, change orders, and reports.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience desirable).
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and relevant codes. Proficiency in project management tools/software.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high pressure project environments.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Problem Solving: Excellent decision making ability to manage complex project challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous focus on compliance, safety, and quality standards.

Core Electrical Qualifications

• 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - essential for compliance and safety.
• City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing certification.
• JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).

Preferred Certifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - required for site management.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 - advantageous for structured delivery.
• NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training - desirable for public sector and healthcare projects.

Work Environment

• Based at the Exeter Office until December, then transitioning to the Derriford Hospital FHP1 site in Plymouth until programme completion in December 2028.
• Fast paced, collaborative project environment with strong team support.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a state of the art healthcare facility that will positively impact the local community for generations.