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HV Electrical Contract Manager

salary
GBP
£
£
65000
-
70000
per
annum
+
industry
M & E / Building Services
role type
Permanent
location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
(
England
)
job posted
January 30, 2026
reference
ELCM
Our client, a well-established electrical contractor, is seeking an experienced High Voltage Contracts Manager to develop and lead a new High Voltage profit centre within an existing business unit. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for operational delivery, commercial performance, business development and people strategy.

You will take ownership of growing a sustainable pipeline of HV work while setting the standards for safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the High Voltage profit centre, aligning operational delivery with wider business objectives.
* Full Pandamp;L ownership, including budget development, forecasting, cash flow, cost control and order management.
* Drive high standards of health andamp; safety, quality and continuous improvement in line with company HV/LV Safety Rules.
* Manage contracts from award through to completion, ensuring appropriate commercial and operational controls are in place.
* Define project scope, objectives and resource requirements to ensure technically sound and commercially viable delivery.
* Proactively develop new and existing client relationships, identifying HV opportunities and delivering tenders and quotations.
* Set clear performance objectives to create a high-performing, accountable culture aligned to business strategy.
* Improve efficiency and profitability through proactive cost management and process optimisation.
* Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
* Take a lead role in people management, including recruitment, coaching, performance management and workforce development.

Qualifications, Experience andamp; Attributes

* Proven experience in building, managing and developing teams within an engineering or contracting environment.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, with demonstrable experience managing Pandamp;L and budgets.
* Track record of business development, sales growth and increasing profitability.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* In-depth knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services sector and associated markets.
* Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering (desirable).
* Minimum 5 years' experience in managing an engineering or contracting business or division.
* IOSH or SMSTS (Health andamp; Safety for Managers).

Why Join?

* Opportunity to build and lead a new HV profit centre with autonomy and strategic influence.
* Support of an established, reputable electrical contractor with strong market presence.
* Clear pathway for growth, performance-related reward and long-term career progression.

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Adam at adam.whiteley@bcuk.co.uk or 07897 069127.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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