Electrical Manager

The Client:
Our client is a leading London-based, privately owned building services contractor specialising in Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) design and installation for large-scale residential and commercial projects. Established in 2003, they have a skilled team of over 200 professionals delivering comprehensive services including mechanical and electrical installations, design, BIM-integrated prefabrication, facilities management, and aftercare. Their portfolio features prestigious residential developments for tier 1 contractors and developers, demonstrating expertise in high-spec MEP shell & core and fit-out works.

Project Overview:

Our Client has been appointed to deliver the MEP Shell & Core and Cat A fitout for a new 22 Storey Office Building located in Southwark. The successful candidate will be a key member of the MEP project team.

Electrical Manager Responsibilities :

* To manage and co-ordinate the Electrical division for the office block project from conception through to delivery

* Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including Electrical and external Contractors

* To complete accurate bulk material take offs for all Electrical infrastructure materials including, Containment, SWA, Busbar, lighting, Panels etc

* Assist with the management of material onsite ensuring supply is ahead of production.

* Ensure Sub-contractors work to the programme, construction sequence and efficient deployment when pro-actively allocating work

* Assisting implementation of Cilantro’s Electrical Safe Systems of Work procedure in line with the site AP

* Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements

* Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team

* Proactively demonstrating Health and Safety Leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all team members and Contractors

* Carrying out detailed Quality Assurance inspections of installations in accordance with QA procedure

* Manage and oversee the electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning

* Implement and monitor the project to ensure it is engineered to the highest standard

* Take ownership of Electrical issues and liaise with the Client and Design consultants to obtain closure and clarifications where necessary

* Provide weekly updates to the Contracts Manager and Projects Manager

* Review of ongoing works and highlight potential defects or risks

* Complete accurate project materials take off as allocated by the project procurement process

* Compile project and task specific RAMS and ensure they are updated in line with the project progress

Skills and experience required

* Previous experience working as an Electrical Site Manager, ideally with a National Contractor

* Has previous experience working on commercial buildings in a similar role

* Gold card Electrician/Managers card

* Hold a Testing qualification such as C&G 2391 (preferred but not essential)

* Essential experience of managing staff and 3rd parties

* Ability to understand building services including Design principles, Method statements, Inspection Test Plans, Risk Assessments, commissioning and handover requirements

* Ability to communicate with Sub-contractors, consultants and other team members

* Experience dealing with MEP Sub-contractors

* Essential Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements and Electrical Safe Systems of Work

* Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours with regards to site Health and Safety and influence people who are not part of your team

Rate and Working Hours

* Rate: £33-£36 p/h Experience Depending

* Working hours: 7:30am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 7:30am-4pm on Friday.

* CIS registered – No LTD companies