Electrical Construction Manager

At Dornan we are currently recruiting for a Electrical Construction Manager to join a major Healthcare Project. This is an opportunity to play a key role on a high‑profile site, leading Electrical delivery and helping drive project excellence from start to completion. You'll join a hardworking, ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is genuinely prioritised. At Dornan, we invest in long‑term career growth through structured progression pathways and continuous training support. Your day will include: You'll work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate and deliver electrical works to the highest standards. You'll help plan and sequence activities, support supervision of site teams, and ensure all works meet programme requirements, technical specifications, and Dornan's safety standards. Your work will span planning, overseeing labour and materials, monitoring progress, maintaining quality and compliance, and ensuring safe, efficient site operations. You'll be involved in everything from short‑term lookaheads and cost awareness to supporting commissioning, handover, and collaboration with subcontractors, suppliers, and client teams. You will also play a key part in maintaining site discipline, supporting apprentices, ensuring equipment and materials are effectively managed, and escalating any issues that impact productivity or scope. About You Your Experience You bring proven experience as an Electrical Construction Manager on Commercial Shell & Core Projects. You have strong technical knowledge of electrical building services – including power distribution, lighting, containment, fire alarm, and life safety systems – and the capability to manage subcontractors, workforce planning, and programme delivery in a fast-moving environment. You take ownership, communicate clearly, lead effectively, and are committed to continuous professional development. Your Qualifications A relevant Electrical trade background or a third‑level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field SMSTS or equivalent safety‑management certification Appropriate and current health and safety training (e.g. Safe Pass / CSCS / equivalent) To find out more information please contact Sean Hitchman on 07553 002453 / [email protected] LI-SH1 Women @ Dornan: Our W@D Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry. Dornan Strava Club: employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives. Be Yourself: We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.

Coordinate and deliver electrical works for a major healthcare project, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and safety standards. Manage site teams, subcontractors, and materials while monitoring progress from planning through to commissioning and handover.

Requires proven experience as an Electrical Construction Manager on commercial shell and core projects with strong technical knowledge of building services. Must hold a relevant electrical trade background or degree, along with SMSTS and current health and safety certifications.

• Structured Progression Pathways • Continuous Training Support • Mentorship • Development and Advocacy • Fitness Challenges • Charitable Giving Initiatives

• Project CoordinationPreferred
• Site SupervisionPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical Construction Management
• Workforce Planning
• Subcontractor Management
• Programme Delivery
• Power Distribution
• Lighting Systems
• Containment Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Life Safety Systems
• Site Supervision
• Technical Specification Compliance
• Commissioning
• Handover
• Cost Awareness
• Safety Management
• Project Coordination

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Oct 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level