Electrical Site Manager in London, Greater London

Electrical Site Manager – Commercial Projects

Location: London / South East
Project Values: £500,000 – £2 million
Rate: £280 per day
Payment: CIS
Contract: Contract / Freelance

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee electrical installations on commercial projects ranging in value from £500,000 to £2 million.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical site operations, supervising site teams and subcontractors, coordinating with other trades, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

This role would suit a hands-on Electrical Site Manager with a strong background in commercial electrical installations and the ability to manage projects from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all electrical installation works on commercial projects.

• Supervise electricians, subcontractors and site operatives.

• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and project programmes.

• Monitor progress against project milestones and report updates to the Project Manager.

• Coordinate electrical works with other trades and site management teams.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, method statements and risk assessments.

• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.

• Manage labour allocation, site attendance and productivity.

• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure materials are available when required.

• Attend site meetings and provide progress reports.

• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.

• Ensure electrical works meet the required standards and project specifications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager on commercial projects.

• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations, including power, lighting, containment and distribution systems.

• Experience managing projects valued between £500,000 and £2 million.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.

• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

• Good understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.

• Relevant electrical qualifications and current industry certifications.

• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.

• ECS/JIB card appropriate to the role.

Rate and Benefits

• £280 per day.

• CIS payment basis.

• Contract opportunity on commercial electrical projects.

• Projects ranging from £500,000 to £2 million.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant commercial electrical experience and are available for a new contract opportunity, please get in touch with your CV and details of your recent projects.