Electrical Site Manager

Electrical Contracts Manager (Renewables)

* Location: Team Valley, Gateshead (National oversight)
* Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per year
* Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Company: Thrift Energy Ltd (Part of the Thrift Energy Group)
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About the Opportunity

Thrift Energy Ltd is one of the UK's leading employee-owned businesses, specialising in the installation of renewable technologies and insulation solutions. With over 14 years of experience and long-term contracts secured under the Warm Homes: Social Housing & Local Grant schemes, we are expanding our contracting department to support the UK's £15bn investment into NetZero upgrades.
We are seeking an Electrical Contracts Manager to lead our renewable energy projects. This is a pivotal role bridging project delivery, commercial oversight, and client engagement across domestic and social housing installations nationwide.
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Role Responsibilities

Contract & Project Management
* Lead end-to-end management of renewable energy contracts, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
* Coordinate the installation and commissioning of low-carbon technologies (Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV, Battery Storage).
* Maintain oversight of multiple contracts, subcontractors, and delivery teams on a national basis.
Commercial & Compliance
* Review, negotiate, and administer contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
* Monitor performance against SLAs and KPIs while managing variations, risks, and disputes.
* Ensure all work complies with UK regulations, Building Regs, and MCS installation standards.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
* Act as the primary commercial interface for clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
* Mentor and support junior contract administrators, site supervisors, and project coordinators.
* Champion workforce competency and best practice sharing.
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Candidate Requirements

Technical Qualifications & Licences
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) - Required.
* BS 7671 (18th Edition) - Required.
* CSCS / ECS Card - Preferred.
* Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV Systems - Preferred.
* Safety Certifications: SSSTS or SMSTS (Desirable); Scaffold Inspection and 3 Day First Aid (Preferable).

Experience & Skills

* Industry Expertise: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in domestic electrical installations and 3-7+ years in contract management within the renewables sector.
* Renewables Knowledge: Deep understanding of MCS standards, Solar PV system design (DC/AC string wiring, Inverter technology), and battery storage.
* Regulatory Familiarity: Experience with PAS2035 and energy efficiency upgrades.
* Leadership: Proven track record in managing subcontractors and leading collaborative teams.
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Benefits

* Financial & Security: Competitive salary plus a statutory pension scheme.
* Health: Private Healthcare via Bupa (enrolment following successful probation).
* Leave: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 gifted days for Christmas + additional leave options.
* Perks: Company car, company events, and the stability of working for a leading employee-owned business.
* Environment: Office-based in Team Valley with required site travel for commissioning activities.
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