We're Hiring: Electrical Area Manager – Dartford

R9 Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a leading Social Housing Contractor Client, seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Area Manager to join their team in Dartford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrical manager to lead compliance-driven contracts, manage operational delivery, and support a growing team—while being based primarily at the Dartford office.

Role Overview

The Electrical Area Manager will be responsible for delivering key electrical compliance contracts across multiple workstreams, including:

• EICRs and remedial works
• PAT testing
• Reactive repairs

You’ll build on strong client relationships to manage compliance programs and identify opportunities to up-sell services. A professional manner, excellent communication skills, and a solid electrical background are essential.

Salary

• Up to £60,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Program management of electrical compliance contracts
• Quoting and costing for works
• Liaising with Quantity Surveyors to ensure quality and compliance
• Completing valuations and preparing jobs for invoicing
• Holding contract meetings with clients and core groups
• Recruiting electrical engineers for relevant workstreams
• Overseeing electrical teams and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery
• Supporting and auditing EICR and EV installation works
• Reviewing certification and reports, including EasyCert documentation
• Coordinating first and second fix works, including sockets, lighting, and containment
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards

Location

• Primarily based in the Dartford office, with regular site visits

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Gold ECS Card, 2391 or equivalent Testing & Inspection qualification
• Previous Area Manager experience, ideally in social housing or construction
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexible attitude with strong organisational skills
• Ability to deliver courteous, professional customer service

Benefits

• Company Vehicle and fuel card 
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service (up to 5 additional days)
• Enhanced family leave (based on length of service)