Electrical Maintenance Contract Manager in Birmingham

We are recruiting on behalf of a large, prestigious and research‑led organisation with a nationally significant and highly complex estate. The organisation operates across multiple locations and manages a substantial and diverse property portfolio, ranging from heritage buildings to state‑of‑the‑art facilities supporting teaching, research, residential and commercial activities. The Estates function is central to the organisation’s long‑term strategy, with strong investment in asset management, compliance, sustainability, and customer experience. The working environment is professional, collaborative and values inclusion, high standards, and continuous improvement.

As Electrical Maintenance Contract Manager, you will take responsibility for the management and administration of electrical maintenance contracts across a large and varied estate. This will include planned and reactive maintenance, compliance activities, minor works and lifecycle replacement programmes. You will ensure that all electrical services are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with statutory regulations, organisational policies and recognised industry standards. The role involves managing contractor performance, leading procurement and tendering exercises, and maintaining accurate financial, compliance and performance records.

Working closely with internal stakeholders across Estates, Capital Projects and Health & Safety, you will provide technical guidance, support operational decision‑making and contribute to service improvement initiatives. You will also act as an Authorised Person for designated electrical systems and participate in a 24/7 on‑call rota, taking senior responsibility for estate‑wide incidents when required. The role includes supervisory responsibility, a focus on customer service excellence, and a strong contribution to sustainability, equality and inclusive working practices.

To be successful, you will need a strong technical background combined with proven experience of managing electrical services within a complex estates or facilities environment. You should be able to demonstrate:

• Degree‑level qualifications or equivalent professional experience in electrical engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience managing electrical maintenance and engineering systems across large, complex estates (higher education, healthcare, public sector or facilities management)
• A strong track record of tendering, negotiating and managing electrical maintenance contracts
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical compliance and legislation, including BS7671 and the Electricity at Work Regulations
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Inspection & Testing (2391) certification
• Authorised Person (AP) training for High Voltage electrical installations
• Experience of contractor performance management, audits, KPI reporting and health & safety governance
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Awareness of equality legislation and a commitment to inclusive working practices

In return, you will receive a competitive salary in the range of £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression to £48,822, alongside an attractive broader benefits package. This includes generous annual leave, pension provision, professional development opportunities, flexible working options (subject to role requirements), and access to high‑quality workplace facilities. You will join an organisation that places a strong emphasis on work‑life balance, staff wellbeing, sustainability and long‑term career development. Most importantly, you will play a key role in supporting a mission‑critical estate that underpins a high‑performing and future‑focused organisation.