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Sean O'Kane

250 Foreglen Road, Claudy,Derry

Summary

Highly experienced Electrical Manager and Street Lighting Contracts Manager with over 30 years of experience in the electrical and civil engineering sectors, including approximately 23 years in senior management. A qualified electrician with extensive expertise in delivering large-scale Department for Infrastructure (DfI) street lighting contracts, leading multidisciplinary teams, contract tendering, procurement, budgeting, and supplier negotiations. Proven track record of successfully securing and managing multi-million-pound contracts, overseeing annual project values of approximately £18.5 million, and leading large operational teams while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Known for dedication, reliability, and being available to support operational requirements whenever needed.

Work History

Senior Electrical&Street Lighting Contract Manager

Breedon Group T/A Whitemountain
  • Managed Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Street Lighting Term Contracts.
  • Successfully re-tendered and secured multiple long-term contracts following the acquisition of Whitemountain by Breedon Group.
  • Oversaw contracts with an annual turnover of approximately £18.5 million.
  • Managed:12 Electrical two-person teams.
    22 Civil Excavation three-person teams.
  • Managed contract delivery, operational processes, staffing, budget management, client communications, procurement activities, and performance evaluations.
  • Led procurement of all street lighting materials including:Steel lighting columns, Ducting, SWA cable, Electrical cable, Cut-outs, LED lanterns
  • Negotiated annual pricing agreements with leading manufacturers and suppliers including Thorn, Philips and Urbis Lighting, achieving consistent commercial value for the business.
  • Remained on call 24/7 to support operational requirements and emergency works.

Electrical&Street Lighting Contracts Manager

KPL Contracts
  • Employed following the acquisition of own business.
  • Managed DfI Street Lighting Term Contracts for almost 12 years.
  • Responsible for electrical operations, contract management, procurement, staffing and client relationships.

Director / Owner

Sean O'Kane Electrical

NICEIC / RECI Registered Electrical Company

  • Established and successfully operated own electrical contracting business for approximately 8 years.
  • Built the business before it was acquired by KPL Contracts.
  • Delivered domestic, commercial and street lighting electrical works while managing all aspects of business operations.

Apprentice Electrician

SRK Electrical, Aghadowey, Coleraine
  • Completed electrical apprenticeship and qualified as a time-served electrician.
  • Gained practical experience across a broad range of electrical installation and maintenance work.

Education

First Diploma in Engineering & Construction

North West Regional College
Coleraine

Secondary School Level Education

Loreto College
Coleraine

Skills

  • Electrical Management
  • Street Lighting Contract Management
  • DfI Term Contracts
  • Contract Tendering & Bid Management
  • Team Leadership & Personnel Management
  • Procurement & Supplier Negotiation
  • Budget & Cost Control
  • Project Planning & Delivery
  • Electrical Installation & Maintenance
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Client & Stakeholder Management

Timeline

Senior Electrical&Street Lighting Contract Manager

Breedon Group T/A Whitemountain

Electrical&Street Lighting Contracts Manager

KPL Contracts

Director / Owner

Sean O'Kane Electrical

Apprentice Electrician

SRK Electrical, Aghadowey, Coleraine

First Diploma in Engineering & Construction

North West Regional College

Secondary School Level Education

Loreto College
Sean O'Kane