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Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading MEP provider with a strong focus on sustainability and professional development to recruit a Senior Electrical Contracts Managerin Exeter.\n\nThe Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role is strategically important and comes with a competitive salary, multiple benefits, and opportunity to lead on one of the region's most significant healthcare projects.\n\nIf you're a Senior Electrical Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.\n\nResponsibilities and duties of the Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role \n\nReporting to the Project Director you will:\n\nLead the delivery of all electrical aspects of a flagship healthcare MEP project valued at £48 million.\nDevelop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion.\nCoordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain alignment with programme goals and budgets.\nEnsure electrical installations meet relevant standards, regulations, and quality benchmarks, performing inspections and audits as needed.\nEnforce robust health and safety practices across the project, proactively addressing risks.\nMonitor financial performance and provide accurate progress and expenditure reports.\nIdentify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation and contingency measures.\nServe as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and timely communication.\nMaintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and permits.\nLead, mentor, and support engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to promote collaboration and high performance. \n\nProfessional qualifications \n\nWe are looking for someone with the following:\n\nExtensive experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a proven track record delivering large-scale MEP projects (healthcare sector experience advantageous).\nStrong technical knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and project management tools.\nLeadership experience managing diverse teams in high-pressure environments.\nExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.\nRelevant core electrical qualifications, including 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent), 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing), and JIB Gold Card.\nPreferred certifications: SMSTS, PMP or PRINCE2, NEC3/NEC4 Contract Training. \n\nPersonal skills \n\nThe Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:\n\nHighly organised, proactive, and detail- oriented.\nCommitted to safety, compliance, and high-quality delivery standards.\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.\nAble to mentor and motivate team members to achieve project objectives.

\n\nSalary and benefits of the Senior Electrical Contracts Manager role \n\nCompetitive salary package with pension contributions.\nFlexible working arrangements.\nOpportunity to work on a high-profile healthcare project and make a lasting impact on the local community.\nCollaborative, supportive project environment with opportunities for professional development.\n\n INDREN\n\nAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of , , , , creed or and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

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