A leading Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Contractor, delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and infrastructure sectors.
With a strong reputation for technical expertise, collaborative working, and delivering excellence, Whitehead Building Services are involved in a range of prestigious projects across the South West and South Wales.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to join our team on a major large-scale project in Bristol.

Role Overview Reporting to the Project Manager, the Electrical Site Manager will take ownership of all on-site electrical activities — ensuring safe, efficient, and quality delivery in line with programme, budget, and technical requirements.
You’ll be the key interface between the office-based delivery team and the site workforce, coordinating with mechanical, building, and client teams to maintain high standards of performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all electrical site operations from installation through to commissioning.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and labour to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and design information.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and QS to monitor progress, costs, and variations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks to ensure installation meets technical and regulatory requirements.
• Manage materials, plant, and equipment deliveries in line with programme.
• Lead coordination with the mechanical team and main contractor.
• Maintain site documentation, permits, and daily records.
• Support commissioning and handover phases, ensuring all documentation and testing are completed.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager or Supervisor on large-scale building services or construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems within commercial or infrastructure environments.
• Excellent understanding of current regulations and standards (BS7671, IEE Wiring Regulations, etc.).
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour.
• Good communication and leadership skills, able to drive performance and maintain safety culture.
• Ability to read and interpret design and installation drawings.
• Competent in using MS Office and project reporting tools.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (Electrical Installation) or equivalent.
• ECS / JIB Gold Card (desirable).
• SSSTS / SMSTS certification.
• First Aid at Work.
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) – advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a major high-profile project.
• Career development and progression within a respected M&E contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional training and development.