Electrical Site Manager - Major Hospital Project - Plymouth

LJB & Co

  • Plymouth
  • £75,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 hours ago
Electrical Site Manager – Major Hospital Project – PlymouthJoin a leading specialist contractor delivering high-profile healthcare and mission-critical projects across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a dynamic, growing organisation known for engineering excellence, innovation, and first-class delivery on complex building services projects.As Electrical Site Manager, you will take ownership of the electrical installation delivery for a major hospital refurbishment and fit-out project in Plymouth. This is a pivotal role in a live healthcare environment, ensuring seamless coordination, uncompromising quality, and the safe execution of all electrical works.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee all electrical installation works from pre-construction through to commissioning and final client handover.
  • Review and coordinate electrical designs, including Contractor Design Portion (CDP) submissions, resolving technical queries as they arise.
  • Lead and manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring safe systems of work, adherence to programme, and delivery to the highest quality standards.
  • Chair and actively participate in MEP coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve clashes and technical issues.
  • Ensure compliance with NHS and healthcare-specific regulations, overseeing quality assurance and validation of electrical systems.
  • Develop and execute commissioning strategies, witness testing, and ensure complete, accurate production of O&M manuals.
  • Manage post-handover activities, including seasonal commissioning, client training, and defect resolution.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to project teams and junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, solutions-focused environment.
  • Report regularly to project leadership on progress, risks, and resource planning.
Requirements
  • Proven experience delivering electrical works or full MEP packages on hospital or healthcare projects, ideally in live or occupied environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems: power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, integration with mechanical and specialist systems.
  • Expertise in managing interfaces between design, procurement, commercial, and site delivery.
  • Familiarity with healthcare regulations, RAMS, commissioning procedures, and close-out requirements.
  • Skilled in project planning software (MS Project / Asta).
  • Degree or trade-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant certifications: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid.
Package
  • £75,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
  • Opportunity to work on a £47m M&E package
  • Career progression within a major healthcare and mission-critical contractor
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