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Job Description
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\n - Christchurch Based
\n - Permanent Role
\n - Well Established Electrical Company
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Key
ResponsibilitiesCommercial Estimation\n \n - Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure electrical projects.
\n - Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to determine project scope.
\n - Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
\n - Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
\n - Develop pricing strategies that maximise profitability while remaining competitive.
\n - Participate in tender presentations and client negotiations where required.
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Contracts Management\n \n - Manage multiple electrical projects from award through to practical completion.
\n - Administer contracts in accordance with relevant contractual obligations.
\n - Monitor project costs, cash flow, variations, and financial reports.
\n - Ensure contractual compliance and manage claims, extensions of time, and variations.
\n - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
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Project Delivery\n \n - Coordinate project resources, procurement, scheduling, and site activities.
\n - Work closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and electricians to ensure successful project execution.
\n - Monitor project progress against construction programmes and budgets.
\n - Resolve technical and commercial issues promptly.
\n - Conduct project reviews and implement lessons learned.
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Leadership\n \n - Mentor and support estimating and project delivery teams.
\n - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
\n - Assist with business development opportunities and repeat client engagement.
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Health, Safety & Quality\n \n - Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
\n - Promote safe working practices across all projects.
\n - Ensure projects comply with relevant electrical standards, codes, and quality requirements.
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Skills & ExperienceEssential\n \n - Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience within the electrical contracting industry.
\n - Extensive experience preparing commercial electrical estimates and tenders.
\n - Proven experience managing electrical contracts and project delivery.
\n - Strong commercial acumen with excellent cost control and financial management skills.
\n - Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
\n - Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
\n - Strong organisational and time management abilities.
\n - High proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating/project management software.
\n - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Performance MeasuresSuccess in this role will be measured by:\n \n - Tender win rate and estimate accuracy.
\n - Project profitability and margin achievement.
\n - On‑time and on‑budget project delivery.
\n - Client satisfaction and repeat business.
\n - Effective management of contractual risks and variations.
\n - Safety and quality performance.
\n - Team leadership and staff development.
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What's on Offer\n \n - Competitive salary package.
\n - Company vehicle and fuel card (where applicable).
\n - Performance-based incentives.
\n - Professional development and career progression opportunities.
\n - Supportive and collaborative working environment.
\n - Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and industrial projects.
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Consultant\n
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\n Profession:TradesElectrician
\n Company: PERSOL
\n Date posted: 3rd Aug, 2026
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Job Info:
- Company: CGR Services
- Position: Electrical Contracts Manager
- Work Location: Christchurch
- Country: NZ
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