Electrical Contract Manager
Shaftesbury
DK040825ELECTRICALCM
Mechanical & Electrical
Permanent

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Discipline: Engineering

Speciality: Contract Management

UK Residency Required: Yes

Salary: £54k - £58k per annum

Benefits: + Car Allowance + Pension etc

Apply by: 30/09/2025

Min Experience: years

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Contract Manager on behalf of a leading regional electrical contractor who provide repair, maintenance and installation services for residential, commercial and industrial clients across Southern England.

With over 60 years experience in the electrical and property care industry they now have a team of almost 90 staff and electrical engineers.

They work in a range of sectors including domestic, commercial, healthcare and educational. Clients include the likes of local councils, housing associations and Haven Holidays. They cover the Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset areas.

As the Electrical Contract Manager, you will join the reactive and small works division and will manage key clients contracts in the social housing arena worth upwards of £250k and be part of the larger delivery team.

This is a permanent position paying £54k – £58k per annum depending on experience. Perks include company car or car allowance, pension, private healthcare, paid sick leave, 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays etc. This role is reporting to the office in Shaftesbury.

 

Responsibilities

  • To ensure that the P&L (Profit & Loss) of assigned contracts is delivered in line with budget/target expectations or as reflected in key performance indicators.
  • To manage and motivate employees and associated staff to ensure that all contracts are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
  • To develop and establish customer relationships with key clients and their representatives and liaise effectively through both formal and informal meetings.
  • To ensure that all matters relating to health & safety are addressed, including ensuring all works are undertaken in a safe manner, and in compliance with all current legislation and regulations.
  • To ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared and issued as required.
  • To be responsible for management, motivation, performance, training and support of staff.
  • To ensure that contracts, works orders and variations are processed in accordance with the company’s management procedures.
  • To ensure that any company asset, and resources such as hired plant are used in the most effective and economical manner.
  • To ensure that adequate protection is provided for all company assets that fall within the posts area of responsibility.

 

Skills & Attributes

  • Electrical Qualification such as NVQ Level 3 and AM2 or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of 18th edition Wiring Regulations.
  • SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme) would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience of managing reactive and small to medium contracts for both domestic and commercial.
  • Drive and ability to work under pressure to achieve goals and deadlines.
  • Good administrative and time management skills
  • Good level of IT skills to include, Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

 

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Electrical Qualification such as NVQ Level 3 and AM2 or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of 18th edition Wiring Regulations.
  • SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme) would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience of managing reactive and small to medium contracts for both domestic and commercial.
  • Drive and ability to work under pressure to achieve goals and deadlines.
  • Good administrative and time management skills
  • Good level of IT skills to include, Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To ensure that the P&L (Profit & Loss) of assigned contracts is delivered in line with budget/target expectations or as reflected in key performance indicators.
  • To manage and motivate employees and associated staff to ensure that all contracts are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
  • To develop and establish customer relationships with key clients and their representatives and liaise effectively through both formal and informal meetings.
  • To ensure that all matters relating to health & safety are addressed, including ensuring all works are undertaken in a safe manner, and in compliance with all current legislation and regulations.
  • To ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared and issued as required.
  • To be responsible for management, motivation, performance, training and support of staff.
  • To ensure that contracts, works orders and variations are processed in accordance with the company’s management procedures.
  • To ensure that any company asset, and resources such as hired plant are used in the most effective and economical manner.
  • To ensure that adequate protection is provided for all company assets that fall within the posts area of responsibility.

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