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Electrical Contracts Manager

Job in Shaftesbury, Dorset County, SP7, England, UK
Listing for: Wessex Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management, Contracts Manager, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Project & Program Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 58000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 58000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Wessex ME is based in North Dorset and has over 60 years of experience in the electrical industry. Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager to join our Maintenance & Repairs Division at our head office in Shaftesbury.

This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager or an ambitious individual looking to take the next step in their career within the electrical contracting sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key client contracts across the social housing and commercial sectors, with contract values in excess of £250,000. Working as part of a wider delivery team, you will play a key role in ensuring contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Main

Duties & responsibilities:
  • To ensure that the P&L (Profit & Loss) of assigned contracts is delivered in line with budget/target expectations or as reflected in key performance indicators.
  • To manage and motivate employees and associated staff to ensure that all contracts are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
  • To develop and establish customer relationships with key clients and their representatives and liaise effectively through both formal and informal meetings.
  • To ensure that all matters relating to health & safety are addressed, including ensuring all works are undertaken in a safe manner, and in compliance with all current legislation and regulations.
  • To ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared and issued as required.
  • To be responsible for management, motivation, performance, training and support of staff.
  • To ensure that contracts, works orders and variations are processed in accordance with the company’s management procedures.
  • To ensure that any company asset, and resources such as hired plant are used in the most effective and economical manner.
  • To ensure that adequate protection is provided for all company assets that fall within the posts area of responsibility.

This list of responsibilities and duties is not exhaustive, and the Company will expect you to perform other duties relevant to the job title.

Essential

Competencies:
  • Demonstrable leadership and organisational skills with on-site experience of electrical contracting
  • Knowledge of health & safety, CDM regulations.
  • Conversant with risk assessment techniques and methods.
  • Knowledge of building construction, including building regulations and guidance notes.
  • Drive and ability to work under pressure to achieve goals and deadlines.
  • Good administrative and time management skills
  • Good level of IT skills to include, Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Essential

Qualifications:
  • Possession of a full driving licence and be willing to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
  • Electrical Qualification such as NVQ Level 3 and AM2 or equivalent
  • Knowledge of 18th edition Wiring Regulations
  • SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme)
  • Previous experience managing, or working within, a reactive maintenance environment and small to medium-sized electrical contracts across both domestic and commercial sectors.
Remuneration:
  • £50,000 - £58,000pa dependent on experience
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • BUPA medical insurance
  • Accident and Sickness Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension contributions

All subject to qualifying periods of employment and Conditions of Contract.

Wessex ME is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as people living with disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

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