Electrical Contracts Manager (DNO/HV)

Your new companyA leading building services contractor operating within the commercial and energy-focused M&E sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join their Contracts team. The business designs, manufactures and delivers prefabricated and sustainable building services solutions across Northern Ireland, ROI and the UK.This position supports the delivery of large, complex commercial M&E projects, with particular emphasis on LV installations alongside coordination of DNO and associated HV works.Your new roleYou will be responsible for managing the electrical delivery of commercial M&E projects, acting as the link between design, commercial and site teams to ensure safe, compliant and commercially controlled project execution.While the role is primarily focused on LV commercial electrical installations, it also requires experience coordinating DNO connections and HV packages, including transformer interfaces, busbar systems, approvals and energisation activities, working closely with network operators and specialist subcontractors. This is a largely office-based role with regular local site attendance (typically 1-2 days per week), supporting a major Belfast-based project.Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop electrical project delivery teams
• Act as the senior electrical contact for clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate DNO liaison, technical submissions, programmes and approvals
• Oversee LV scopes including containment, lighting, power, controls and BMS interfaces
• Manage HV-related packages in conjunction with specialists (transformers, busbars, connections)
• Confirm scopes, drawings, specifications and procurement prior to site activities
• Ensure projects are adequately resourced and aligned with programme milestones
• Appoint, manage and coordinate electrical and HV subcontractors (PO / JCT / NEC)
• Monitor costs, valuations, variations and change control
• Chair project progress and internal review meetings
• Oversee testing, commissioning, energisation and handover documentation
• Maintain high standards of electrical safety, quality and complianceWhat you'll need to succeed
• Experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager or Senior Electrical PM
• Demonstrable experience coordinating DNO and HV elements of projects
• Experience delivering projects typically valued £3m-£10m
• Sound understanding of LV systems and HV/LV interfaces
• Strong leadership, organisation and stakeholder-management skills
• Good commercial awareness and cost-control capability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

What you'll get in return

This is a senior electrical role offering local project delivery, long-term workload security and technical involvement, without the need for constant travel. You'll be part of an established delivery team working in modern facilities on high-quality commercial and energy-focused projects.

• Highly attractive salary
• Pension & life assurance
• Health cash plan & annual health checks
• 30 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Long-term career progression within a growing sector
• Modern facilities with a supportive, professional working culture

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