Electrical Contracts Manager - Building Services

Electrical Contracts Manager

Location: Birmingham
Sector: Building Services (Electrical)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee and deliver electrical building services projects across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple contracts from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in commercial, industrial, or residential building services projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical building services contracts from award through to final account.

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, typically ranging from small works to major installations.

• Lead project teams including site managers, supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors.

• Ensure compliance with current regulations including BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), health & safety legislation, and company policies.

• Prepare and monitor project programmes, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.

• Attend client meetings and act as the main point of contact throughout project delivery.

• Manage procurement of materials and subcontract packages.

• Review and approve technical drawings and specifications.

• Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained.

• Oversee commissioning and handover processes including O&M documentation.

• Support estimating and pre-construction teams when required.

Project Experience (Desirable)

• Commercial office fit-outs

• Healthcare and education facilities

• Residential developments (apartments / housing schemes)

• Industrial and manufacturing units

• Public sector building services projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager within the building services sector.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems including LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, data, and BMS integration.

• Experience managing projects from 100k to 5m+.

• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and variations.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

• SMSTS or equivalent health & safety qualification.

• ECS / JIB Gold Card (desirable).

• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Commercially astute

• Proactive problem solver

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Strong team leadership and motivational skills