At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join a well-established engineering services organisation in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and exposure to diverse projects.
- Other info: Supportive environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and develop your career in a growing company.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds electrical qualification and project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Contract/project leadership role for electrical services in commercial, industrial & facilities electrical projects.
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) electrical qualification essential.
Join a growing NI engineering services organisation with strong career progression.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a well-established Northern Ireland engineering services organisation delivering mechanical, electrical and facilities solutions across a range of commercial and industrial environments. With continued growth and an expanding portfolio of projects, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Contract Lead to join their team in the Derry/Londonderry area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional to take ownership of projects, manage client relationships and play a key role in the continued development of the electrical services division.
THE ROLE
As Electrical Contract Lead, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of electrical contracts from initial planning through to completion. You will oversee project performance, ensure high standards of quality and safety, and work closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams to deliver projects efficiently. This role would suit an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Senior Electrical Supervisor looking to take the next step in their career within a growing engineering services business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the delivery of electrical contracts from mobilisation through to completion.
- Take ownership of project programmes, budgets, resources and quality standards.
- Coordinate electrical installation, maintenance and refurbishment works.
- Manage client relationships and act as the main point of contact throughout projects.
- Liaise with site teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review project requirements, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Monitor project progress, costs and commercial performance.
- Ensure all works are completed in line with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
- Support tender submissions, estimating and project planning activities.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Provide leadership and support to electrical teams.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Previous experience managing electrical projects or contracts.
- Strong background within commercial, industrial or facilities electrical environments.
- Relevant electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
- Good understanding of electrical regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing customers, subcontractors and site teams.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Desirable
- Experience within facilities management or building services.
- Experience working on commercial maintenance contracts.
- Electrical design or estimating experience.
- Relevant health & safety qualifications.
- Experience managing electrical teams.
WHY APPLY?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to join a growing engineering services organisation.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
- Exposure to varied commercial and industrial projects.
- Supportive working environment with a strong focus on quality and safety.
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