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Electrical Contracts Manager
Scotland | £65,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Your new company
Due to a significant increase in secured workload across major defence, infrastructure and commercial projects, our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join their leadership team. This well-established M&E contractor has a strong presence across Scotland and a reputation for successfully delivering complex building services projects within the commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sectors. With a healthy order book and several key project wins, they are looking to strengthen their operational team with the appointment of an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager.
Your new role
As Electrical Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple electrical projects across Scotland, ensuring schemes are completed safely, on programme and within budget. Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, you will oversee projects from initial mobilisation through to final handover and client sign-off.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing multiple electrical building services projects simultaneously.
- Leading project delivery teams across a range of sectors.
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.
- Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Monitoring project performance and resource allocation.
- Working closely with commercial teams to manage costs, variations and valuations.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and company standards.
- Attending progress meetings and reporting on project performance.
- Supporting the business in securing repeat and negotiated work opportunities.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager within the Building Services sector.
- A strong technical understanding of electrical installations and M&E project delivery.
- Experience delivering projects ranging from £1m to £20m+.
- Excellent commercial awareness and contract management skills.
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- A recognised Electrical qualification.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous experience within defence, healthcare, data centre, education or large-scale commercial projects would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Clear progression pathway within a growing business.
- The opportunity to work on some of Scotland's most significant building services projects.
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What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Richard Greenwood at Hays Building Services Edinburgh for a confidential discussion regarding your career.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland's leading M&E contractors at an exciting stage of growth. With a diverse project portfolio, strong leadership team and long-term pipeline of secured work, this role offers genuine career progression alongside the opportunity to deliver landmark projects across the Scottish market.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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