Highway Electrical Manager

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  • £45 - £50 per hour
  • East Midlands, England
  • Contract


Our client, a prominent council within the highways sector, is currently seeking an Electrical Manager to lead their team on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Electrical Team delivering highway electrical works, including street lighting, signals, and ITS.
  • Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with electrical legislation, standards, and safe systems of work.
  • Plan, programme, and resource works efficiently, including emergency and out-of-hours response.
  • Take overall responsibility for Health & Safety, quality, and performance, embedding a safety-first culture.
  • Monitor performance, carry out audits/inspections, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage budgets, staff, plant, and materials to meet operational objectives.
  • Work closely with internal teams, contractors, utilities, and stakeholders to coordinate works and minimise disruption.
  • Represent the service at meetings and deputise for senior management when required.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong experience in electrical works, particularly within the highways sector.
  • Thorough understanding of electrical legislation, standards, and safe systems of work.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
  • Skills in planning, programming, and resource management.
  • Commitment to Health & Safety, with experience embedding a safety-first culture.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Competence in managing budgets and resources to meet operational goals.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in the highways sector.
  • Engagement in diverse and challenging projects.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.


If you have the skills and experience to excel as an Electrical Manager and are looking for a new contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.

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