Contracts Manager Electrical

Location: Brighton and Hove

Contracts Manager – Electrical (Brighton & Hove)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Hours:

45 hours per week

Location:

Brighton & Hove (office-based with local site coverage)
Benefits:
Company van (diesel or electric)

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to take responsibility for a key commercial contract based in the Brighton & Hove area. This is a hands-on role, managing day-to-day operations while leading engineers and apprentices to deliver reactive, maintenance, remedial and installation works to a high standard.

This position would suit a confident Contracts Manager with strong technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills, and proven experience managing electrical projects within a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Client Management

* Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a local commercial electrical contract, including reactive, maintenance, remedial and installation works

* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, including commercial and local authority stakeholders

* Manage projects typically ranging from £50k–£100k in value

* Prepare quotations, financial budgets, work schedules and client reports

* Attend client meetings and maintain accurate records using an internal works management system

* Proactively identify and support new business opportunities

Line Management & Supervision

* Direct line management of engineers, lead engineers and site supervisors

* Provide mentoring, performance management and ongoing support to the team

* Supervise subcontractors and deliver toolbox talks and team meetings as required

* Complete annual staff appraisals and implement follow-up actions

Compliance & Technical

* Ensure all works comply with current electrical regulations and legal requirements

* Provide technical support to engineers, clients and internal teams

* Work towards or operate as NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, completing associated duties

* Interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation throughout project delivery

Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental

* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental procedures

* Develop and implement RAMS

* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks

* Complete non-conformance investigations and support H&S/CPD training material development

Financial Management

* Order materials and services for assigned works

* Monitor costs, approve expenditure and manage budgets in line with internal processes

* Produce job costings, WIP figures and financial reports

* Submit accurate applications and invoices in line with client requirements

About You

* Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations

* Confident managing teams, clients and multiple work streams

* Proactive, organised and hands-on when required

* Full UK driving licence