Our client is a privately owned North West M&E contractor with a directly employed workforce of over 250 electricians, plumbers, fitters and apprentices, and annual sales in excess of £60 million. They are looking for an Electrical Site Manager to join a project in Leeds, with the position available either as a 12-month contract or on a permanent basis.
That flexibility is worth noting upfront. For candidates who want to assess the fit before committing to something permanent, the 12-month route makes sense. For those ready to come in for the long term, that option is equally open. The business makes clear both are genuine, so the conversation around which suits is worth having early.
The role is site-based in Leeds, managing electrical delivery on the ground. You will oversee directly employed electricians, coordinate with the main contractor and design team, and take responsibility for quality, safety and programme across the electrical works.
About the Business
Our client operates across healthcare, education, residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, industrial and public sector projects, working alongside some of the UK’s leading main contractors and developers. With a directly employed workforce of over 250, the business runs the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades in-house, which gives a Site Manager genuine resource and stability behind them rather than dependence on a subcontract supply chain.
Their in-house design capability includes 3D modelling and BIM Level 2 accreditation, which translates into better coordination between design and site and fewer unresolved clashes to manage during delivery. They are also a recognised low carbon consultant, with capability in ASHP, CHP, data centre cooling and renewable energy installations, reflecting a business that is actively positioned for where the M&E market is heading.
They received external recognition earlier in 2025 for their sustainability and ESG approach, and their commitment to social value is embedded in how projects are run rather than handled as a separate exercise. The workforce is described by the business as their greatest asset, which in this case is backed by a genuine investment in apprenticeships and directly employed trades rather than just a line in a company statement.
What You'll Be Doing
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Managing electrical delivery on site from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover
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Overseeing directly employed electricians and apprentices, coordinating labour and resource across the programme
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Acting as the primary electrical point of contact with the main contractor, client and design team on site
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Monitoring programme, identifying risks early and coordinating solutions to keep electrical works on track
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Ensuring all electrical installations are delivered to specification and in compliance with BS 7671 and current regulations
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Maintaining health and safety standards across the electrical works, in line with the business’s committed approach to site safety
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Liaising with the in-house design team to resolve technical queries and manage design coordination on site
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Overseeing testing, commissioning and handover of electrical installations
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Maintaining accurate records, supporting variation management and reporting progress to the project team
What We're Looking For
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A solid electrical background, with experience in a site management or senior supervisory role
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Confident managing directly employed electricians across a project site
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18th Edition (BS 7671) qualified
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Testing and inspection qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent) preferred
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SMSTS qualified (or equivalent)
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CSCS Gold Card or equivalent
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate confidently with main contractors and design teams on site
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Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
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£50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
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Full benefits package
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Choice of 12-month contract or permanent, with both options genuinely available
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Direct employment with a business that retains its trades workforce in-house
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A well-resourced site environment, backed by in-house design, BIM Level 2 coordination and a directly employed supply chain
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year