About this role
This contract Electrical Manager role is based on a major commercial construction project in High Wycombe, paying £450/day. You will manage and coordinate all electrical works on site, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards, and review electrical designs, drawings and technical specifications to identify issues and coordinate solutions. The role involves overseeing HV and LV installations, including substations, transformers, switchgear and distribution systems, and liaising with designers, consultants, subcontractors and the wider construction management team. You will also coordinate electrical testing, commissioning, inspections and handover, ensuring compliance with electrical regulations and site safety procedures.
Job Description
Electrical Manager - Commercial Construction (Site Based)
We are recruiting an experienced Site-Based Electrical Manager to oversee electrical installations on a major commercial construction project.
The successful candidate must have a strong background in electrical design coordination, High Voltage (HV) systems and the delivery of complex electrical installations within commercial buildings.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all electrical works on site, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
- Review electrical designs, drawings and technical specifications, identifying design issues and coordinating solutions.
- Oversee HV and LV electrical installations, including substations, transformers, switchgear and distribution systems.
- Liaise with electrical designers, consultants, subcontractors and the wider construction management team.
- Manage electrical subcontractors, monitor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinate electrical testing, commissioning, inspections and handover.
- Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, site safety procedures and project requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as an Electrical Manager on major commercial construction projects.
- Valid SMSTS
- Strong electrical design knowledge and design coordination experience.
- Demonstrable experience managing HV electrical installations and distribution systems.
- Experience delivering complex electrical packages within commercial buildings.
- Excellent understanding of HV/LV systems, testing and commissioning.
- Strong subcontractor management and site coordination skills.
- Relevant electrical qualifications.
Desirable Project Experience: Large commercial buildings, data centres, major office developments etc