2391 Electrician

Alecto Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Company pension

Career progression

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a qualified Electrician to lead large-scale electrical projects across the Home Counties from site. You will supervise electricians, labour and subcontractors, plan resources, and liaise with clients and main contractors to keep works progressing.

The role demands strong leadership, organisational skills, and adherence to safety standards; a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget is essential, with a salary in the £45k-£50k range and a company

Qualifications

• Proven leadership on large electrical projects.
• Experience directing labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation standards.
• Good commercial awareness and project supervision.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of electrical projects on site.
• Leading and coordinating electricians, labour and subcontractors to ensure work is carried out efficiently.
• Liaising with clients, main contractors and project managers to keep works progressing smoothly.
• Planning and managing labour, materials, plant and site resources.
• Ensuring site teams have the correct information, drawings and support needed to deliver the project.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, health & safety, and compliance with current regulations.
• Monitoring progress, solving on-site issues, and helping deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Providing technical leadership and setting the standard for the team on site.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical installation

Site supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition (BS7671)

2391/2392 Inspection & Testing

SMSTS / SSSTS / NEBOSH

Job description

Electrician

Location: Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & surrounding Home Counties areas

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary + company van + benefits

The client:

An established contractor with over 40 years of experience delivering electrical fit-out, maintenance, alteration and large-scale construction projects.

The Role:

Take the lead on large-scale electrical projects across the Home Counties. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, commercially aware electrician who can run projects from site, lead teams effectively, and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The role involves supervising labour, ordering materials and plant, liaising with contractors and clients, and managing subcontractors on projects that can reach £800,000.

This role will suit someone who is more than just a good electrician - we are looking for a proven leader of teams, someone who can organise site activity, maintain standards, solve problems, and get the best out of the people around them.

Responsibilities Include:

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of electrical projects on site.
• Leading and coordinating electricians, labour and subcontractors to ensure work is carried out efficiently.
• Liaising with clients, main contractors and project managers to keep works progressing smoothly.
• Planning and managing labour, materials, plant and site resources.
• Ensuring site teams have the correct information, drawings and support needed to deliver the project.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, health & safety, and compliance with current regulations, toolbox talks, risk assessments and site safety responsibilities.
• Monitoring progress, solving on-site issues, and helping deliver projects on time and within budget. This aligns with the current draft's focus on workload management, reporting and commercial awareness.
• Providing technical leadership and setting the standard for the team on site.

What our client is looking for:

• A qualified Approved Electrician with relevant electrical qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition (BS7671).
• 2391 / 2392 Inspection & Testing
• SMSTS / SSSTS / NEBOSH
• Proven experience running electrical projects, including managing labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Previous experience in a similar supervisory role on commercial or large-scale projects.
• A strong leader who can motivate teams, maintain discipline on site and drive productivity.
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to keep projects running efficiently.

In return:

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Vehicle & Fuel Card
• Company pension
• Genuine career progression and development