Electrical Contracts Manager

Client: Central London Local Authority

Job Title: Electrical Contracts Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract

Pay Rate: £38 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)

About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join a Council's Housing & Modernisation Department in Central London. This role will be part of the Asset Management - Engineering & Compliance division, focusing on managing borough-wide electrical schemes and ensuring high standards in project delivery, compliance, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the electrical safety team to ensure effective planning and prioritisation of workloads.
2. Monitor and manage service providers, contractors, consultants, and agencies to maintain high service delivery standards.
3. Oversee borough-wide electrical projects, ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with safety regulations.
4. Manage monthly performance reviews of contractors and consultants, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement.
5. Contribute towards investment strategies aimed at enhancing the electrical installations and fire alarm systems within council properties.
6. Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and reporting on projects with an annual budget of up to £30m.
7. Ensure effective procurement, contracting, and compliance across various contract types.
8. Liaise with residents, officers, councillors, and other stakeholders to maintain strong communication throughout project lifecycles.
9. Represent the council at meetings, including tenant and leaseholder engagements.

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2, 2391 Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations, and th Edition BS7671.
2. Strong knowledge of Housing Fire Safety regulations and testing/certification of Fire Alarm installations.
3. Experience managing electrical contracts, monitoring contractor performance, and delivering large-scale projects.
4. Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and fostering collaboration.
5. Excellent strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
6. Proficiency in IT systems, including spreadsheets and performance monitoring tools.
7. Ability to manage and deliver high-value projects within budget and timelines.
8. Willingness to attend site visits and evening meetings as required.

How to Apply: If interested or have any queries, please feel free to get in touch on or via email at .