David Campbell
East Kilbride,SLK
Summary
Experienced Contracts Manager/Electrical Foreman with over 15 years in delivering complex electrical projects across industrial, commercial, and domestic sectors. Leadership integrates technical expertise with a focus on safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance. Proven problem-solving skills and hands-on approach drive timely project completion and strong client relationships while fostering continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Manager/Electrical Foreman
G&E Electrical Contractors ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised electrical teams on industrial projects, including 100kw solar installation and upgrading 14,000 LED lights for North Lanarkshire Council, enhancing energy efficiency.
- Overseeing installation of containment, cabling, panels, and distribution systems.
- Ensuring all works comply with BS 7671, site specifications, and safety standards.
- Conducting toolbox talks, enforcing safe isolation, and managing permits to work.
- Organised daily activities for over 10 field operatives across various project sites, coordinating site logistics, materials, and schedules.
- Coordinated with architects, project managers, engineers, and other trades to ensure project alignment and timely execution.
- Monitoring progress against programme and reporting issues proactively.
- Estimated and managed projects from domestic rewires to large scale public contracts.
- Implemented a new job management system and trained office and field staff.
- Remain hands-on when required to support site delivery.
Electrical Foreman/Approved Electrician/Electrician
A. Alexander & Sons
05.2014 - 01.2023
- SSSTS-qualified supervisor overseeing major industrial installations.
- Coordinated all facets of installation (electrical, mechanical, fire alarms, security alarms, ventilation, air conditioning) to ensure synchronization and high standards.
- Installed SWA, tray, ladder, trunking, MCC panels, and control wiring in various projects.
- Fault finding on LV and 3-phase systems.
- Installation of EV chargers on commercial and domestic properties.
- Executed EICR assessments and signed testing, commissioning, and certification sheets.
- All types of domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations.
Electrician
Stratus Electrical
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Installed and maintained equipment in hotels and pubs to ensure operational efficiency.
Apprentice Electrician
A. Alexander & Sons/Walter McKnight Electrical Services
10.2008 - 03.2013
- Various apprentice tasks including pat testing to domestic / commercial install.
- Passed FICA in March 2013
Education
HNC -
Electrical Engineering
01.2014
SVQ Level 3 -
Electrical Installation
Skills
- Team leadership
- Health & Safety leadership
- RAMS
- Permits to work
- Toolbox talks
- BS 7671 / 18th Edition compliance
- Industrial installations
- Commercial installations
- Domestic installations
- 3-phase distribution systems
- LV distribution systems
- Solar PV installation
- Solar PV maintenance
- BESS
- Inspection
- Testing
- Certification
- Fault finding
- Diagnostics
- Cable containment
- Liaison with clients
- Liaison with site managers
- Liaison with engineers
Project Experience
- UK’s first 200-megawatt BESS facility at Whitelee Windfarm.
- Multiple factory units ranging in size from 10,000 up to 127,000 square feet.
- Multiple care homes across Scotland varying in size.
- Multiple LED lighting upgrades for Argyll and Bute council including schools and council offices.
- Solar Maintenance and repair contracts with NHS Fife.
Qualifications And Certifications
- Solar PV and BESS qualification, 01/24
- Approved Health & Safety Assessment, 09/23
- Disclosure Scotland, 08/23
- SSSTS, 02/21
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), 02/19
- SJIB Approved Electrician, 01/17
- SVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
- HNC - Electrical Engineering, 01/14
- IPAF, 12/28
- PASMA, 08/28
- Asbestos Awareness
- Driving Licence, Full UK (No points) held for 16 years
References
Grant Powell | Grant@GEElectricalContractors.com | 07943 525951
Timeline
Contracts Manager/Electrical Foreman
G&E Electrical Contractors ltd
01.2023 - Current
Electrical Foreman/Approved Electrician/Electrician
A. Alexander & Sons
05.2014 - 01.2023
Electrician
Stratus Electrical
05.2013 - 05.2014
Apprentice Electrician
A. Alexander & Sons/Walter McKnight Electrical Services
10.2008 - 03.2013
HNC -
Electrical Engineering
SVQ Level 3 -
Electrical Installation