Senior Electrical Contracts Manager – Plymouth

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Electrical Contracts Manager to lead the electrical delivery of a flagship £48 million MEP healthcare project in Plymouth.

This is a high-profile leadership position where you will take ownership of all electrical delivery within a major MEP scheme. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant project execution — on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical elements of a complex MEP contract from planning to completion.
• Develop and manage project programmes, coordinating with M&E teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee resource planning, including labour, plant, and materials.
• Ensure all electrical installations meet BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and other compliance standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and quality checks to maintain the highest standards.
• Manage budgets, costs, and forecasts while producing accurate progress reports.
• Take a proactive approach to risk management and mitigation.
• Act as the primary client interface, providing regular updates and building strong relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate electrical engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.

About You

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management, ideally within large-scale MEP or healthcare projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, standards, and industry regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with proven success on high-value schemes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement ability.
• Detail-focused with a proactive approach to safety, compliance, and quality control.

Qualifications

• 236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing.
• JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
• SSSTS or SMSTS – essential.
• PMP / PRINCE2 project management accreditation – desirable.

Salary & Benefits

• £70,000 – £85,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Choice of electric car or £5,500 car allowance.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus 5 days carers leave.
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave.
• Private healthcare (family cover).
• Life insurance.
• Pension 5% employer / 5% employee.
• Reward schemes and share save options.
• Secure, long-term opportunity on a project running until 2028.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Electrical Contracts Manager seeking your next career-defining role on a landmark healthcare project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for a confidential discussion.

Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager – Plymouth

About the Role

We are recruiting for a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager to take a leading role in delivering the mechanical elements of a multimillion-pound flagship project in Plymouth.

This is a senior position within a Tier 1 contractor environment, where you’ll oversee mechanical packages from planning through to handover, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all mechanical aspects of a major MEP project, ensuring budgets, quality, and deadlines are met.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, coordinating with other disciplines and subcontractors.
• Monitor resources, labour, plant, and materials to optimise efficiency.
• Ensure full health & safety compliance across all mechanical operations.
• Conduct quality checks and audits to meet industry and client standards.
• Provide financial oversight including cost reporting, forecasting, and subcontractor management.
• Act as a key client liaison, building strong relationships and providing regular progress updates.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.

About You

• Circa 10+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering and project management, ideally on large-scale MEP projects.
• Previous healthcare project experience desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management experience.
• Detail-focused, with a proven ability to deliver to the highest compliance and technical standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services (minimum).
• City & Guilds 6188 – Heating and Ventilating (Industrial & Commercial Systems).
• CSCS Card – Managerial/Professionally Qualified.
• SSSTS or SMSTS is essential.
• Additional qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or NEC contract training are advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £70,000 – £85,000 basic salary (dependent on experience).
• Choice of electric car or £5,500 car allowance.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus 5 days carers leave.
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days’ annual leave.
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Life insurance.
• Pension 5% employer / 5% employee.
• Reward schemes and share save options.
• Long-term career opportunity on a project running until 2028.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager looking to join a Tier 1 contractor on a prestigious healthcare scheme in the South West, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for a confidential discussion.