Electrical Site Supervisor

Quartzelec; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor to ensure on-site installations are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will lead electrical teams, manage subcontractors, and maintain quality standards. Candidates should have strong electrical installation experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include planning, tracking progress, and promoting a culture of zero-harm safety. This role offers a chance to work on varied projects while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in electrical installation and site supervision.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in dynamic site environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan labour and subcontractor requirements based on project needs.
• Manage subcontractor performance and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct daily site briefings and ensure resolution of issues.

Skills

Strong electrical installation and construction site experience

Proven experience supervising both direct labour and subcontractors

Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Effective communicator

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

SPEN COMP authorisation

Job description

As an Electrical Site Supervisor, you will ensure the successful delivery of on-site installation and engineering activities across a range of projects. The goal is clear: deliver high-quality work, on time and within budget, while maintaining exceptional safety and compliance standards.

You will lead electrical site teams and manage subcontractors — particularly those delivering civils and enabling works — ensuring all interfaces between disciplines are well coordinated. You’ll be responsible for driving productivity, managing resources, and maintaining effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders. Your leadership will help ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, and aligned with operational and commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan labour and subcontractor requirements in line with project programmes
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor activities, including civil and structural works
• Ensure subcontractor performance meets safety, quality and programme expectations
• Review and approve method statements and risk assessments from all subcontractors
• Issue work instructions, drawings and specifications to site teams and subcontractors
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks, ensuring full compliance with PPE and site discipline
• Track progress and productivity across direct and subcontracted workforces
• Conduct daily site briefings, reviews and ensure prompt resolution of issues or delays
• Requisition, control and optimise materials and plant on site
• Verify delivery documentation, process returns, and segregate non-conforming materials
• Plan and coordinate plant and equipment in accordance with project staging and risk assessments
• Ensure all assets and subcontractor equipment are compliant and safely operated
• Maintain accurate site diaries, documentation, permits and progress reports
• Support cost control, variation identification and adherence to commercial procedures
• Attend client and coordination meetings, providing clear updates and technical input
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability and zero-harm safety

Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

• SSSTS or SMSTS essential
• SPEN COMP authorisation preferable
• Strong electrical installation and construction site experience
• Proven experience supervising both direct labour and subcontractors (including civils)
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Ability to identify, manage and mitigate on-site risks through proactive leadership
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support project budgets and productivity goals
• Effective communicator and confident in managing stakeholder relationships
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Flexible, adaptable and proactive in a dynamic site environment

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-

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