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Electrical Contracts Manager (permanent) (Permanent)

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Thrift Energy Ltd, Part of the Thrift Energy Group, are one of the UK’s leading employee-owned businesses specialising in the installation of renewable technologies such as Air Source Heat pumps, Solar PV & Battery storage and insulation solutions working across the UK. Head office is based in Team Valley Gateshead with long term contracts secured working under the Warm Homes: Social Housing & Warm Homes: Local Grant schemes. The Warm Homes Plan published January 2026 shows the UK’s governments £15bn investment into providing millions of homes within the UK upgrades to help achieve NetZero. As an established company within this sector this is an exciting opportunity to join a stable business with secured long-term permanent employment.
Electrical contracts manager - Renewables
To lead and manage all contract activities associated with renewable energy projects, - ensuring successful delivery on time, on budget, and to quality, safety and compliance standards. This role bridges project delivery, commercial oversight, and client engagement across domestic renewable installations working with a diverse range of clients and overseeing installation in private residential properties and social housing. Working from our Head office in Team Valley with oversight on projects on a national basis.
Contract & Project Management
* Lead the end-to-end management of renewable energy contracts, including planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out.
* Coordinate installation and commissioning of low-carbon technologies (e.g., heat pumps, Solar PV, battery storage) alongside conventional heating systems.
* Maintain oversight of multiple contracts, subcontractors, and delivery teams.
Commercial & Contractual
* Review, negotiate and administer contract terms with, suppliers, and subcontractors.
* Monitor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and commercial constraints.
* Manage variations, claims, risks, and contractual disputes.
Act as the main commercial interface with clients, providing updates, addressing client concerns and ensuring customer satisfaction.
* Work collaboratively with procurement, project management, legal, and technical teams.
Compliance & Quality
* building regs, MCS installation standards, health & safety).
* Promote quality assurance processes, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
Mentor, lead, and support junior contract administrators, site supervisors, or project coordinators.
* Champion training, best practice sharing and workforce competency development.
SSSTS or SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme. Scaffold Inspection, 3 Day First Aid at Work and CSCS
Knowledge of Solar PV installation.
* Proven experience (typically 3–7+ years) in contract management/project delivery within the renewables sector, particularly in managing subcontractors.
* Knowledge of UK industry standards for renewables installations, building services, and health & safety legislation.
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in domestic electrical installations
* Strong commercial and analytical skills with financial awareness.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proficiency with contract administration and project management tools/software.
* Commitment to quality, safety, and customer service excellence.
Office working with travel to sites required.
* Site attendance on installation and commissioning activities required.
* Holidays - 20 days + Bank holidays + 3 additional days gifted for Christmas.
* Pension - Statutory Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare - Via Bupa to be enrolled after successful completion of probation period (BIK applies)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional leave
* Company events
* Private medical insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Company car
* Private medical insurance
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) (required)
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Location:
Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
Salary:
£45,000,000
Job Type:
FullTime

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