Contracts Manager (Electrical / Construction)

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Job information

  • Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £55000 - £60000 per annum + Training + Company Car
  • Published: 16 February 2026

Contracts Manager (Electrical / Construction)

£55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus Scheme + Company Car + Progression + Training + 25 Days Holiday + Christmas Shutdown

Sunderland

Are you an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager looking to take full ownership of projects within a growing and ambitious M&E contractor?

Do you want to join a well-established engineering business where you will oversee electrical installations from tender stage through to completion, managing programmes, commercial performance, and client relationships?

On offer is the opportunity to join a forward-thinking Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering high-quality commercial installations across the UK. With a strong pipeline of projects and continued growth, the company is seeking a proven Electrical Contracts Manager to play a key role in driving performance and maintaining exceptional delivery standards.

This role would suit a strong leader with an electrical background who enjoys responsibility, commercial oversight, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The Role

  • Lead electrical contracts from pre-construction through to final account
  • Prepare estimates and analyse drawings for new tenders
  • Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier packages
  • Oversee project delivery to programme, quality, and H&S standards
  • Maintain commercial control, including cost tracking and variations

The Person

  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the Electrical or M&E sector
  • Strong electrical installation background

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference: BBBH 23771

Keywords: Electrical Contracts Manager, M&E, Building Services, Commercial Projects, Project Management, CDM, Nationwide

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skillset

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