Electrical Manager - #2189462

Our client is a growing retrofit, electrical and renewable energy contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Manager to support its continued expansion across the North West and wider UK.

The business delivers a range of domestic electrical upgrade, retrofit and renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, consumer unit replacements, rewires, ventilation, insulation and whole-house retrofit schemes. Its work is focused on improving energy efficiency, electrical safety and supporting clients in the transition towards net zero.
This is a key leadership role, suited to someone with strong technical knowledge, a background in electrical compliance and experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple live projects.

The Role
The Electrical Manager will take responsibility for the technical and operational delivery of electrical works across retrofit, electrical upgrade and renewable energy programmes.
They will act as the lead for electrical compliance, quality assurance and technical governance, while supporting project teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing electrical works across domestic retrofit, electrical upgrade and renewable energy projects
• Overseeing consumer unit replacements, rewires, EICR remedial works and electrical compliance activities
• Providing technical support and leadership to employed engineers and subcontractors
• Ensuring compliance with BS 7671, Building Regulations, MCS requirements, PAS 2030 standards and internal procedures
• Reviewing electrical certification, testing results, designs and installation standards
• Supporting Solar PV, battery storage, ventilation and associated electrical installations
• Carrying out technical audits, inspections and site visits
• Monitoring programme delivery, productivity, quality and performance across multiple contracts
• Managing defects, remedial works and continuous improvement processes
• Supporting the development of electrical procedures, quality systems and delivery processes
• Mentoring and supporting electrical operatives and supervisors
• Working closely with project managers, retrofit coordinators, designers, client representatives and compliance teams

The Candidate

• The successful candidate will have experience in an Electrical Manager, Electrical Supervisor, Qualified Supervisor or similar leadership position.
• They will have a strong understanding of BS 7671 and current electrical regulations, with proven experience managing electrical upgrade programmes, inspection and testing activities, compliance works and remedial programmes.
• They should be confident overseeing multiple projects and delivery teams, with strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Desirable Experience

• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor experience
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, or equivalent
• Experience delivering EICR programmes and electrical upgrade contracts
• Experience working in social housing environments
• Solar PV installation and compliance experience
• Knowledge of PAS 2030, PAS 2035, ECO4, Warm Homes, SHDF or similar retrofit programmes
• Understanding of MCS certification requirements
• Experience with battery storage and renewable technologies

The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional to join a growing contractor operating within the retrofit, renewables and domestic electrical upgrade sector.

The role offers the chance to take ownership of electrical compliance and delivery across a varied project portfolio, while supporting the growth of the company’s electrical and renewable energy programmes.