Technical Manager (Electrical Team Leader)
Responsible for the coordination and safe management of all operational site activities ensuring Perfect Delivery, SHEQ, programme and budget requirements are met. To drive the works to meet the contract programme.
To control the onsite operations mainly in respect to Labour, Plant, Materials and Subcontract. To ensure efficient use of resources to deliver the works to the highest quality standards within the planned timescale. Ensure works are carried out safely as per the Safe Systems of Work.
Technical and Design Oversight
Lead for temporary works approvals or technical compliance with BS 7671 or NICEIC standards.
Design coordination responsibilities that sit outside SWS scope.
Client-Facing Engineering Role.
Point of contact for client-side technical queries, design input, or stakeholder briefings.
Regulatory & Assurance Responsibilities
Ownership of electrical statutory compliance, audits, and internal technical assurance.
Training and Development
Mentoring of apprentices, delivery of technical toolbox talks, or development of junior engineers.
Pre-Contract Engineering Support
Input into design reviews, bid preparation, or early-stage technical planning.
Responsibilities and accountabilities
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s)
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce and ensure delivery of briefings
• Provide, monitor and control labour plant and materials to meet the programme
• Manage subcontractors and direct workforce
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimise rework
• Ensure accurate, legible and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams
• Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team
• Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme.
• Apply skills and knowledge to assist engineering teams in planning stage programmes.
• Play an active role in weekly cost meetings and recommends improvement areas.
• Identify change and enabling works and communicate these to the construction manager and QS.
Qualifications, training and technical knowledge
Relevant CSCS Card (Site Manager - Black) 5 day CSCS Safety qualification (SMSTS) First Aid at work
Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
Comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices
Attributes and skills
Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a business unit or area.
Good management skills with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously with compromising on standards and quality
Sound knowledge of the industry
Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
Ability to work with senior management to set project and operational targets business case to senior stakeholders
Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability