Electrical Charge hand

Equans; Brentford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans in London, W12, seeks an Electrical Chargehand to supervise a team of electricians on a long-term west London project. You will lead daily activities, interpret drawings, and ensure installation, testing and commissioning meet schedules and quality standards.

This hands-on supervisory role requires strong health and safety leadership, delivery of toolbox talks, mentoring of juniors, and collaboration with site management. Security clearance is required for site access.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent is required.
• Must hold 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Current ECS or JIB Gold Card is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electricians, improvers and apprentices.
• Allocate work activities and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Carry out electrical installation, testing, inspection and fault finding.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with Wiring Regulations and health and safety.
• Monitor site productivity and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate labour, materials and plant on site.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote health and safety culture.
• Liaise with Site Management and provide progress updates.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Mentor and assist junior electricians and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Reading electrical drawings

Electrical testing procedures

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS or JIB Gold Card

Job description

Electrical Chargehand

ROLE: Electrical Chargehand
LOCATION: London, W12
CONTRACT: Minimum 3-Year Contract | 43 Hours per Week
START DATE: ASAP

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Chargehand to join a long-term project at in west London. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of electricians and electrical operatives while actively participating in electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities. This is a hands-on supervisory position offering a minimum three-year project duration with opportunities to work on a major secure-site construction project.

Please note: Security clearance will be required for site access, which can be arranged.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of electricians, electrical improvers, and apprentices.
• Allocate work activities and monitor progress to ensure project deadlines are achieved.
• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, and fault-finding activities.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical schematics.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure all works meet required standards.
• Ensure compliance with current Wiring Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
• Monitor site productivity and assist in resolving technical issues.
• Coordinate labour, materials, and plant requirements on site.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Liaise with Site Management and provide progress updates when required.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Mentor and assist junior electricians and apprentices.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• ECS or JIB Gold Card.
• Previous experience working as an Electrical Chargehand, Lead Electrician, Electrical Supervisor, or Senior Electrician.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation and testing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Inspection & Testing Qualification (2391 or equivalent).
• IPAF Certification.
• PASMA Certification.
• SSSTS or other supervisory qualification.
• Previous experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or secure-site projects.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating site resources.
• Knowledge of commissioning and handover processes.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.