Electrical Construction Manager

Norfolk / Cambridgeshire with future Suffolk projects
Circa £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor, working across a strong pipeline of technically demanding projects throughout Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, with potential future projects in Suffolk.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the electrical construction delivery of major laboratory, healthcare and technically complex building projects, working alongside experienced project and commercial teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The Electrical Construction Manager will oversee the day-to-day electrical construction activities on site, coordinating subcontractors, site teams and project stakeholders from mobilisation through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of electrical installations across major laboratory and healthcare projects.
• Coordinating electrical subcontractors and specialist contractors on site.
• Planning and sequencing works to ensure programmes are achieved.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, design teams and the wider construction team.
• Monitoring progress, quality, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Reviewing drawings, technical information and installation requirements.
• Supporting the coordination of MEP services and resolving site-based technical issues.
• Ensuring all electrical works are delivered in accordance with relevant standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Attending progress meetings and providing updates on electrical construction activities.
• Managing resources, labour and materials to support efficient project delivery.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and handover through to project completion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical construction management, ideally gained within a main contractor, MEP contractor or specialist building services environment.

Experience working on healthcare, laboratories, life sciences, pharmaceutical, data centre or other technically complex projects would be highly advantageous.

Candidates should have:

• Proven experience managing electrical construction activities on sizeable projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial building services and electrical installations.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site-based electrical teams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to managing programme, quality and safety.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and site management credentials.

The role will suit candidates already based within a reasonable travelling distance of Norfolk or Cambridgeshire, or those who are genuinely willing to travel to projects across the region.

There is also the potential for future work in Suffolk, providing further continuity for the successful candidate.

Please note: applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position, so overseas applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.

• Circa £70,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Company benefits and wider package.
• Opportunity to work for a Tier 1 main contractor.
• High-profile laboratory and healthcare projects.
• Strong pipeline of work across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, with potential future Suffolk projects.
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager looking to join an established Tier 1 contractor and work on technically challenging projects across East Anglia. If you have any questions please dont hesitiate in contacting Harry Severn at ARC.

Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion and further information.