Electrical Package Manager - #2195048

Electrical Package Manager

Location: Birmingham

Sector: Rail / Infrastructure

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Electrical Package Manager to join its project delivery team, managing electrical packages across major building and infrastructure works.

You will take responsibility for the overall delivery, performance and compliance of appointed electrical subcontractors, overseeing the full package lifecycle from design development and procurement through to installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

Working closely with the wider project team, you will coordinate electrical works with MEP, civil, structural and architectural disciplines, ensuring packages are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in line with programme and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of assigned electrical packages across major building projects.
• Lead and manage electrical subcontractors, providing direction across design, planning, procurement and construction.
• Contribute to the development and management of project plans, budgets and delivery programmes.
• Manage package-level contractual and financial matters, including variations, change control and budget monitoring.
• Identify package risks and implement mitigation measures to maintain project progress.
• Act as the main point of contact for electrical package-related matters, providing regular updates to senior project management.
• Review design intent and ensure subcontractors receive the information required to develop construction designs.
• Coordinate electrical design with MEP, civil, structural and architectural disciplines, resolving design and buildability issues.
• Review technical submissions, specifications and shop drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements and design intent.
• Manage procurement schedules, ensuring materials, equipment and technical approvals are secured in line with the programme.
• Oversee material and equipment procurement, ensuring quality and specification requirements are met.
• Plan and monitor electrical installation activities, including sequencing, interfaces, access and resource requirements.
• Manage labour, equipment and materials to ensure efficient delivery.
• Maintain quality control processes, ensuring works follow approved drawings, specifications and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Manage technical queries, design changes, defects and non-conformances through to resolution.
• Oversee inspections, testing and commissioning activities, ensuring all outstanding snags and defects are closed out.
• Ensure complete handover documentation, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, certificates and test records.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across site teams and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering. Professional chartership is preferred.
• Extensive experience managing electrical subcontractors on large-scale building projects.
• Ideally 15+ years' experience managing electrical packages from design through construction and handover.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• HV and LV distribution systems
• Lighting systems
• Fire alarm systems
• CMS
• Earthing and bonding
• General electrical building services
• Good working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors, work packages and concurrent project activities.
• Strong understanding of procurement, programme management, commercial control and change management.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced Electrical Package Manager with a strong background in major construction or infrastructure projects. You will be confident managing subcontractors, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and taking ownership of electrical packages through every stage of delivery.

Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside a proactive approach to quality, safety and programme performance.