Building Services Manager (Electrical)

Building Services Manager (Electrical)Company: Princebuild Limited
Salary: Competitive Salary - Depending on experience, skills and qualifications
Hours: Full-time
Location: Peterborough, PE1 5UP
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 27 Aug 2026
Closing date: 12 Nov 2026
We are looking for a driven and experienced Building Services Manager (Electrical) to join our team in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of electrical projects from estimating and tendering through to completion.
This is a varied role combining project management, electrical expertise, estimating, commercial awareness and team leadership, working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail and industrial projects valued from £10,000 to £1,000,000.
At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.
We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, takes ownership, works collaboratively and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.
What We Offer
Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
Corporate clothing
Employee profit share scheme
21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years’ continuous service
Early finish on Fridays
Departmental bonuses and long service awards
Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects
Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities
An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People
Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year
Job DescriptionWhat You’ll Be DoingReporting to an Executive Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful estimating, management and delivery of electrical projects, working closely with clients, the Building Services team, Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, to programme, within budget and to the highest standard, while maintaining strong client relationships.
This is a key role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery and management of electrical projects from tender and estimating through to completion and final account.
Prepare estimates, tenders, quotations and pricing documents, including reviewing drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
Understand and interpret contract designs, construction drawings and technical information.
Monitor project costs, profitability, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
Attend client, design and site meetings and communicate effectively with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
Prepare contract programmes, progress reports, contractor reports and cost/performance updates.
Manage and coordinate electrical engineers, trade operatives, subcontractors and suppliers.
Monitor programme, materials, labour and resources to ensure projects remain on track.
Price, negotiate and agree variations and instructions with clients or their representatives.
Ensure Health & Safety/CDM requirements are effectively managed and monitored throughout project delivery.
Verify and authorise trade operatives’ timesheets and support effective resource management.
Provide leadership, mentoring and professional development for engineers and other team members.
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional levels of customer care.
Support the development of new clients, suppliers and business opportunities.
Identify and implement improvements to project delivery, systems and customer service.
Use Princebuild’s bespoke systems and software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the progression of the role and the needs of the business.
Our Commitment to InclusionPrincebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.
Important Information
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) and may require additional client-specific vetting.
This role may require travel and occasional overnight stays as needed.
The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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