Description

Reporting to the Executive Manager, the Building Services Manager (Electrical) will be responsible for various projects including commercial, retail and industrial electrical projects for values between £10,000 and £750,000.

With assistance from the experienced onsite teams you will oversee and undertake the day to day running of multiple projects/sites with the expectation that you will be based at our Peterborough Branch when not visiting sites or have appointments.

The Building Services Department undertakes their projects from start to finish and this involves estimating, project management and commission and client handover.

The primary role of the Electrical Project Manager will be ensuring that the allocated projects are run efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contract conditions. The most critical conditions being that all work is completed to a high standard, in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

All aspects associated with the role of a qualified (NVQ City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installations or equivalent) electrical engineer with proven experience of estimating.

Estimating/tendering and submitting pricing documents.

Overseeing, managing and training of office based and on site personnel.

Understanding of the contract design and construction drawings.

Relay/discuss relevant information with the client, their agent or on-site personnel.

Managing specialist commercial and industrial nominated sub-contractors.

Enforcing and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site.

Attendance of regular site meetings with client, Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Planning Supervisor etc.

Preparation of contactor's reports for site meetings, contract programmes and progress reports.

Pricing and agreeing instructions with the client or client's agent.

Formulating valuations and final accounts.

Monitor and report on job profitability.

Ensuring that all specific materials ordered are received on or before their due delivery dates.

To verify and authorise trade operatives time sheets on a weekly basis.

To identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide.

Procurement of new clients and suppliers.

Ensure that exceptional levels of customer care are provided at all times.

Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages such as Word, Excel and Project.

Professional development of engineers.

The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected of the Electrical Project Manager. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the Directors discretion.

This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week.

07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday - Thursday

07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday

This will also involve daily travel and possible working away from time to time as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.

We undertake contracts and projects for varied companies that require our employees to undertake various clearances along with an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.

Essential Requirements

NVQ City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)

18th Edition Amendment 2 Certification

2391 (or equivalent) Inspection, Testing and Certification

Experience of working within a similar environment including electrical installations & project management

Experience of technical knowledge of commercial and industrial installations within the electrical sector

Experience of managing teams and excellent communication skills

Exceptional leadership skills

Competent in the use of a range of IT packages

Proficient in Health and Safety legislation and compliance

Self-motivated and proactive

Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team

Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

You must hold a full current UK driving licence and have had driving experience for over 6 months since passing your test and live within an hour of the Peterborough area.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Prison CTC clearance and Enhanced Police clearance.

Desirable Requirements

ECS Card

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Personal Competencies

Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.

Present a profession image and promote the company brand.

Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company's priorities.

Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and responds appropriately to required needs.

Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and the perceived impact these decisions has on others.

Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.

Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team.

Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.

Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.

Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.

Aware of own impact on others and takes peoples' feelings and needs into consideration.

Benefits

Company vehicle plus fuel card

IT Package including mobile phone, laptop and iPad

Corporate clothing

21 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Additional holiday awarded after 2 years' of continuous service

Continuous training and development

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Health & wellbeing support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders

Generous long service awards scheme

Employee Profit Share Scheme

We are an Equal Opportunities and Investors in People Accredited Company

Great variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year