Contracts Manager Electrical
Contracts Manager – Electrical (Brighton & Hove)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Hours: 45 hours per week
Location: Brighton & Hove (office-based with local site coverage)
Benefits: Company van (diesel or electric)
We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to take responsibility for a key commercial contract based in the Brighton & Hove area. This is a hands-on role, managing day-to-day operations while leading engineers and apprentices to deliver reactive, maintenance, remedial and installation works to a high standard.
This position would suit a confident Contracts Manager with strong technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills, and proven experience managing electrical projects within a commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Client Management
* Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a local commercial electrical contract, including reactive, maintenance, remedial and installation works
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, including commercial and local authority stakeholders
* Manage projects typically ranging from £50k–£100k in value
* Prepare quotations, financial budgets, work schedules and client reports
* Attend client meetings and maintain accurate records using an internal works management system
* Proactively identify and support new business opportunities
Line Management & Supervision
* Direct line management of engineers, lead engineers and site supervisors
* Provide mentoring, performance management and ongoing support to the team
* Supervise subcontractors and deliver toolbox talks and team meetings as required
* Complete annual staff appraisals and implement follow-up actions
Compliance & Technical
* Ensure all works comply with current electrical regulations and legal requirements
* Provide technical support to engineers, clients and internal teams
* Work towards or operate as NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, completing associated duties
* Interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation throughout project delivery
Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental procedures
* Develop and implement RAMS
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks
* Complete non-conformance investigations and support H&S/CPD training material development
Financial Management
* Order materials and services for assigned works
* Monitor costs, approve expenditure and manage budgets in line with internal processes
* Produce job costings, WIP figures and financial reports
* Submit accurate applications and invoices in line with client requirements
About You
* Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations
* Confident managing teams, clients and multiple workstreams
* Proactive, organised and hands-on when required
* Full UK driving licence