HV Electrical Contract Manager in Warrington

Our client, a well-established electrical contractor, is seeking an experienced High Voltage Contracts Manager to develop and lead a new High Voltage profit centre within an existing business unit. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for operational delivery, commercial performance, business development and people strategy.

You will take ownership of growing a sustainable pipeline of HV work while setting the standards for safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

• Lead and develop the High Voltage profit centre, aligning operational delivery with wider business objectives.
• Full P&L ownership, including budget development, forecasting, cash flow, cost control and order management.
• Drive high standards of health & safety, quality and continuous improvement in line with company HV/LV Safety Rules.
• Manage contracts from award through to completion, ensuring appropriate commercial and operational controls are in place.
• Define project scope, objectives and resource requirements to ensure technically sound and commercially viable delivery.
• Proactively develop new and existing client relationships, identifying HV opportunities and delivering tenders and quotations.
• Set clear performance objectives to create a high-performing, accountable culture aligned to business strategy.
• Improve efficiency and profitability through proactive cost management and process optimisation.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Take a lead role in people management, including recruitment, coaching, performance management and workforce development.

• Proven experience in building, managing and developing teams within an engineering or contracting environment.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with demonstrable experience managing P&L and budgets.
• Track record of business development, sales growth and increasing profitability.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services sector and associated markets.
• Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering (desirable).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in managing an engineering or contracting business or division.
• IOSH or SMSTS (Health & Safety for Managers).

• Opportunity to build and lead a new HV profit centre with autonomy and strategic influence.
• Support of an established, reputable electrical contractor with strong market presence.
• Clear pathway for growth, performance-related reward and long-term career progression.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Adam at or 07897 069127.

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