Electrical Construction Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile life sciences project. Working for a leading M&E contractor, you will play a critical role in overseeing electrical subcontract packages on one of the industry's most technically advanced developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of on-site electrical construction activities, ensuring compliance with project safety protocols in collaboration with the project safety team
• Lead and enforce quality assurance (QA) procedures alongside the QA/QC team to maintain project standards
• Support the management of the project schedule, tracking progress and reporting in line with overall project milestones
• Oversee and monitor all costs associated with the electrical scope, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor variations
• Provide hands-on leadership for the daily site operations, ensuring smooth coordination of resources and delivery targets
• Directly manage and align the electrical site team and disciplines towards common project goals
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractor packages, tracking progress against schedule, validating manpower levels, and holding weekly coordination meetings with all package owners
• Implement and manage the snagging/punch list process, ensuring timely input from supervisors and support to the QA/QC manager
• Ensure accurate daily reporting of labour hours for both direct and subcontracted personnel
• Chair and lead regular meetings including internal project reviews, coordination sessions, engineering updates, and handover discussions
• Assist in project close-out activities, including handover documentation (O&M Manuals, Safety File, QA records), final account support, punch list resolution, and demobilisation of materials and equipment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Construction Manager within the electrical contracting industry
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects, ideally within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom environments
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction processes, and design-to-delivery workflows
• Capable of managing subcontractor performance, coordinating multiple workstreams, and driving schedule compliance
• Relevant trade background or third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Full, clean driver's license