Senior Electrical Contracts Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | EX2 8AW |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 90194 |
Summary
Join Mitie - the future of high‑performing places.ROLE: Senior Electrical Contracts ManagerLOCATION: Exeter (initially), transitioning to Plymouth - Derriford Hospital FHP1 sitePROJECT VALUE: £48 million healthcare hospital developmentPROGRAMME COMPLETION: December 2028
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a flagship MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) healthcare project in Plymouth, valued at £48 million.
Role Responsibilities
-Project Management: Oversee all electrical contract elements, ensuring alignment with programme goals, budgets, and milestones.
-Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed project plans and schedules. Collaborate closely with MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
-Resource Management: Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively to achieve project objectives.
-Quality Assurance: Ensure electrical installations comply with relevant standards and regulations. Conduct inspections and audits to guarantee high-quality work.
-Safety Compliance: Enforce robust health and safety practices, addressing risks proactively.
-Financial Oversight: Monitor and control expenditure, providing accurate financial and progress reports.
-Risk Management: Identify risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.
-Client Relations: Act as the main client contact, delivering progress updates and ensuring satisfaction.
-Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, including permits, contracts, change orders, and reports.
-Team Leadership: Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
Required Qualifications
-Experience: Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience desirable).
-Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and relevant codes. Proficiency in project management tools/software.
-Leadership: Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure project environments.
-Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
-Problem-Solving: Excellent decision-making ability to manage complex project challenges.
-Attention to Detail: Rigorous focus on compliance, safety, and quality standards.
Core Electrical Qualifications
-236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
-18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - essential for compliance and safety.
-City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing certification.
-JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous)
-SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - required for site management.
-PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 - advantageous for structured delivery.
-NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training - desirable for public sector and healthcare projects.
Work Environment
-Based at the Exeter Office until December, then transitioning to the Derriford Hospital FHP1 site in Plymouth until programme completion in December 2028.
-Fast-paced, collaborative project environment with strong team support.
-Opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will positively impact the local community for generations.
Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to lead on one of the region's most significant healthcare projects. You'll be joining a forward-thinking team and will have the chance to shape the successful delivery of a high-value, complex project.
We welcome your application and look forward to exploring how you can make an impact.
#EngElec
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a flagship MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) healthcare project in Plymouth, valued at £48 million.
Role Responsibilities
-Project Management: Oversee all electrical contract elements, ensuring alignment with programme goals, budgets, and milestones.
-Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed project plans and schedules. Collaborate closely with MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
-Resource Management: Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively to achieve project objectives.
-Quality Assurance: Ensure electrical installations comply with relevant standards and regulations. Conduct inspections and audits to guarantee high-quality work.
-Safety Compliance: Enforce robust health and safety practices, addressing risks proactively.
-Financial Oversight: Monitor and control expenditure, providing accurate financial and progress reports.
-Risk Management: Identify risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.
-Client Relations: Act as the main client contact, delivering progress updates and ensuring satisfaction.
-Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, including permits, contracts, change orders, and reports.
-Team Leadership: Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
Required Qualifications
-Experience: Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience desirable).
-Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and relevant codes. Proficiency in project management tools/software.
-Leadership: Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure project environments.
-Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
-Problem-Solving: Excellent decision-making ability to manage complex project challenges.
-Attention to Detail: Rigorous focus on compliance, safety, and quality standards.
Core Electrical Qualifications
-236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
-18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - essential for compliance and safety.
-City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing certification.
-JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
Certifications (Preferred/Advantageous)
-SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - required for site management.
-PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 - advantageous for structured delivery.
-NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training - desirable for public sector and healthcare projects.
Work Environment
-Based at the Exeter Office until December, then transitioning to the Derriford Hospital FHP1 site in Plymouth until programme completion in December 2028.
-Fast-paced, collaborative project environment with strong team support.
-Opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will positively impact the local community for generations.
Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to lead on one of the region's most significant healthcare projects. You'll be joining a forward-thinking team and will have the chance to shape the successful delivery of a high-value, complex project.
We welcome your application and look forward to exploring how you can make an impact.
#EngElec