Electrical Works Manager in Stirling

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a prominent Scottish Charity to recruit an Electrical Works Manager based at the world-renowned Stirling Castle and the surrounding area.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a position on some of Scotland\’s most iconic heritage sites, overseeing vital maintenance and project work in a truly historic setting. If you\’re an experienced electrical professional with leadership experience and a passion for maintaining excellence, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:
As Electrical Works Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a skilled team of electrical tradespeople and contractors, ensuring that both routine and project-based maintenance works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
You\’ll work closely with the wider HES teams-from technical specialists to tourism and commercial colleagues-supporting the ongoing care, preservation, and presentation of the charities assets for the public and future generations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily deployment and supervision of electrical maintenance staff and external contractors.
• Managing preventative maintenance, heating and BMS systems, and signing off installation/test certificates.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including RAMS, toolbox talks, and site documentation.
• Supporting recruitment, staff development, and annual reporting.
• Providing technical input to projects and events, occasionally out of hours (paid overtime or TOIL).
• Participating in the on-call rota (approx. once per month) with vehicle and allowance provided.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Up-to-date knowledge of Electrical Regulations (18th Edition).
• Previous experience in staff supervision or team leadership.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety best practices.
• Proficient IT skills – especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

What\’s on Offer:
The Charity offers a generous benefits package on top of the salary of Circa £38,000 based on 35 hours per week including:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme – with 28% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Study leave and training support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free access to heritage sites across Scotland, England, Wales, and the Isle of Man (for you + up to 3 guests)

There is an uplift for overtime and also for a one in 5 week on call rota.
This is a permanent opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the care of some of Scotland\’s most treasured landmarks.