Head of Electrical Projects / Electrical Project Manager

Head of Electrical Projects / Electrical Project Manager
South London Office + Sites Across London & Southeast
Up to £80,000 DOE + Bonus + Car Allowance
Introduction
An established building and refurbishment contractor with a £6m annual turnover is seeking a Head of Electrical Projects / Electrical Project Manager to lead its dedicated commercial electrical division. Operating across London and the Southeast, the company delivers a blend of refurbishment, maintenance, compliance, and installation services for housing associations, social landlords, and commercial clients.
This is a senior role, pivotal to managing a £3m turnover electrical installation arm, covering projects from £50k to £2m including lighting upgrades, landlord infrastructure, and electrical refurbishments.
The Role
As Head of Electrical Projects, you will take responsibility for the full lifecycle of commercial electrical schemes — from pricing and procurement through to operational delivery and final handover. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, your key responsibilities will include:
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Pricing and estimating electrical projects across commercial and residential sectors.
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Managing schemes both commercially and operationally, ensuring profitability.
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Overseeing a dedicated business unit of engineers, supported by agency/subcontract labour.
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Conducting regular site visits across London and the Southeast to monitor programmes, progress, and variations.
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Delivering compliance and installation projects such as emergency lighting, fire alarms, door entry systems, landlord infrastructure, and electrical re-wires.
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Maintaining divisional performance to support consistent business growth.
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded professional who can balance technical expertise with leadership responsibilities:
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Strong background in electrical contracting, ideally with exposure to compliance and installation works.
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Experience in pricing, managing, and delivering projects valued up to £2m.
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Solid commercial acumen — budgets, costs, and value management.
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Capable of managing a team of engineers plus subcontract resources.
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Strong interpersonal skills and cultural fit for a close-knit management team.
In Return
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Salary Up to £80,000 (DOE).
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Performance-related bonus package.
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Car allowance or expenses for travel to sites.
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The chance to lead a thriving business unit within a long-established contractor.
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Opportunities for progression, autonomy, and direct influence on divisional strategy.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Electrical Project Manager or Head of Electrical Projects looking to take ownership of a growing electrical division, please get in touch in confidence to discuss this opportunity.
(Electrical Project Manager / Head of Electrical Projects / Electrical Contracts Manager / Senior Electrical PM)