Electrical Contracts Manager

​Overview

We are currently seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager in Ashton-under-Lyne to oversee the delivery of electrical contracts across the region, ensuring projects are run safely, profitably, and to a consistently high standard.

This role suits someone who enjoys managing multiple workstreams at once, supporting site teams, keeping clients informed, and bringing structure to programme, labour, commercial control, and compliance.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established electrical contractor with a strong order book and a practical, delivery-led approach.

They deliver a mix of electrical installation projects across commercial environments, with an emphasis on quality, planning, and reliable delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking overall responsibility for multiple electrical projects from handover through to completion
• Managing site teams and subcontractors, including labour planning, productivity and performance
• Building and maintaining programmes, ensuring works are delivered safely and to deadline
• Leading client communication, progress reporting, and managing expectations throughout delivery
• Coordinating procurement, materials, and supplier performance to support site activity
• Ensuring RAMS, permits, and site compliance are in place and maintained
• Managing variations, change control, and supporting commercial performance with the wider team
• Overseeing quality, snagging, commissioning readiness, and final handover documentation
• Supporting recruitment and development of supervisors and engineers where required

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager (or similar senior delivery role) within electrical contracting or building services
• Strong understanding of electrical installation delivery, site management and compliance
• Confident managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management
• Commercial awareness, comfortable managing change, variations, and cost control
• Organised approach to document control, reporting, and project governance
• Full UK driving licence
• SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)
• ECS / CSCS (preferred, depending on project requirements)

Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Company benefits package
• Permanent position with a stable pipeline of work
• Autonomy and responsibility within a well-supported team environment