MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LIMITED
Electrical Contract Manager
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Electrical Contract Manager
Meridian are working with a growing Electrical contractor based in Burnley that specialise in commercial fit-out projects, winning lots of retail projects with major names and upcoming work already secured. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Contract Manager to supplement the project delivery side. You will be joining a small project team, where your focus will initially be on helping to manage project delivery and commercial elements of various projects across the UK. If you are looking to join a growing commercial Electrical contractor in Burnley, then this opportunity is perfect for you!
Benefits
- Starting salary of £65k - £70k p.a (DoE)
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Immediate start available (subject to successful application)
- Working on various retail and commercial fit out projects nationwide
- Joining a well-established and growing team
- Company pension scheme
- Office-based role, with some site visits expected within working week
- 25-day Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- 40-hour week with flexible working pattern (within site hours)
- Accommodation paid for and meal allowance if staying overnight
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Requirements
- Electrical background required, ideally within fit-out and retail projects
- Commercial project experience with a full understanding of project lifecycles from cradle to grave
- Up to date knowledge of industry standards, compliance, contract forms, and Health & Safety is essential
- SMSTS not essential, but is preferred
- Experience managing Electrical trades, e.g. Apprentices, Electricians, Electrical Testers, and Supervisors
- Strong commercial awareness and financial control skills (costing, forecasting, reporting)
- Experience managing labour, subcontractors, and supply chain performance
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage expectations and resolve issues
- Experience in design and pre-con is not essential but would be a bonus
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Duties
- Full project delivery of commercial electrical contracts
- Deliver works in line with contractual requirements, KPIs, and response times
- Plan and manage resources, materials, budgets, and onsite workers effectively
- Problem-solve when there are potential issues onsite by communicating clearly with onsite management and office staff
- Work with the other members of the commercial and project team to identify, price, and deliver maximise contract value
- Consistently ensure compliance with H&S, compliance reports, and RAMS at all stages of project lifecycles
- Work closely with the commercial team to remain accurate on job costing, forecasting, and progress reports
If you are looking to join a growing management team as an Electrical Contract Manager then please apply directly to the advert or email for more information.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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