Electrical Contracts Manager in Redditch

At GRAHAM, we are seeking an Electrical Contract Manager to help create a hassle-free environment for our clients and engineers. Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we are committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel.

Location: Midlands (Covering contracts in the Midlands and North West Region)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Electrical Contracts Manager will:

• Lead the mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring all client requirements are fully understood and delivered.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain effective working relationships with clients, internal teams, and external suppliers.
• Plan, programme, coordinate, and oversee projects to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure all contracts are managed in strict compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.
• Deliver contracts in line with both client-agreed SLA/KPI measures and internal performance standards.
• Manage staff and resources efficiently, ensuring operational targets and deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Implement and uphold all Health & Safety and Corporate Social Responsibility policies, ensuring internal objectives are met.
• Ensure all contract documentation and related correspondence are properly prepared, structured, and executed throughout each project phase.
• Apply value-engineering principles to meet client budget expectations without compromising quality.
• Take operational ownership of all ongoing works and projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, to the highest standard, and with strong financial performance.
• Monitor, assess, and report on the training, performance, and development of direct reports in line with the company’s Performance Management Policy and in collaboration with the HR team.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria

• BTEC HNC Level 4 in a relevant discipline or time served electrician with experience supervising & managing large scale electrical projects.
• Strong administrative skills including proficiency across the Microsoft Office package.
• Clean driving licence.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project or Asta Project.
• Previous experience managing large scale electrical installation contracts.
• Demonstrate sound commercial knowledge.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Track record of working to budgetary targets.
• Sound project management track record including project planning and mobilisation.
• Demonstrate experience with NEC3/4 & JCT contracts.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working with local government, healthcare, education or Defence sector Clients.
• H&S Qualification to NEBOSH Certificate level.
• Sound knowledge of local supply chain.
• Experience in planned & reactive maintenance contracts.
• Previous experience working on Measured Term Contracts (PSA/NSR).
• City & Guilds Computer Aided Design (7579).
• Experience in electrical estimating and knowledge of estimating software.

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.

A disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.