Contract Manager

Electrical Contracts Manager

Location:

Birmingham / West Midlands (with regional travel)

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £60,000 + Package + company benefits

We are a well-established and growing electrical subcontractor operating across the Birmingham and wider West Midlands region. We deliver high-quality electrical installations across commercial, industrial, residential, and public sector projects. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and ensure successful delivery from pre-start through to completion.

The Electrical Contracts Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and financial control of multiple electrical contracts. This role requires strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, leadership skills, and the ability to manage clients, subcontractors, and site teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

• Manage multiple electrical projects simultaneously from award through to final account
• Ensure contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Attend pre-start meetings, progress meetings, and client reviews
• Prepare and manage project programmes in conjunction with site teams
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow
• Oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Work closely with commercial teams to maximise profitability
• Monitor labour, plant, and material costs
• Manage site managers, supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors
• Plan labour and resources effectively across projects
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to site teams
• Liaise with procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Build and maintain strong relationships with main contractors, clients, and consultants
• Act as the main point of contact for contract-related issues
• Handle any contractual or technical issues professionally and efficiently

Essential

• Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Strong background working for an electrical subcontractor
• Excellent knowledge of electrical installations and regulations
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid ECS / CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working on commercial, industrial, or residential projects
• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor or equivalent
• SMSTS or equivalent health & safety qualification
• Experience working within the West Midlands region

• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Commercially minded with attention to detail
• Proactive, reliable, and solutions‑focused
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business

To apply please contact (url removed) with your up to date CV to get the ball rolling