Electrical Supervisor

Strabag; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strabag (UK) seeks an Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical, surface, tunnels and shaft works within a major tunnelling program. The role requires SCADA/complex drawings oversight, HV up to 33kV authorisation, and a proven track record on large infrastructure projects.

You will ensure compliant systems of works, lead electrical personnel, and coordinate distribution across TBM, surface and shaft sites while maintaining safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Full HV authorisation up to 33kV is required.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Amendment 3.
• SSSTS qualification.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings.
• Experience on major tunnelling projects preferred.
• Experience in shaft sinking operations and EPB/Open TBM works.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Electrical personnel, plant, and distribution across shaft, tunnel, and surface works.
• Develop and enforce Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), RAMS, and task briefings.
• Produce weekly/monthly progress and look‑ahead reports.
• Coordinate electrical distribution across all construction sites.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance, and spares; supervise commissioning.
• Liaise with tunnel construction and planning teams to support schedule.

Skills

ECS Gold Card

HV authorised to 33kV

18th Edition Wiring regs (18th Ed, Am

SSSTS

Complex electrical drawings

Major project experience

Shaft sinking operations

TBM electrical works

Education

City & Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND or Eng Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Safety critical role overseeing all Electrical, Surface, Tunnels and Shaft works services and then tunnel construction works.
• Compliance with Strabag (UK) systems of works.
• Oversee all the Electrical personnel and electrical plant and distribution and associated activities.
• Electrical Supervisor will initially be the undertaking the following activities; Equipment work package specifications & procurement / electrical services specifications & single line drawings / site set-up / TBM assembly (inc FAT/SAT/Commissioning) / TBM operation and maintenance / surface and tunnel conveyor (assembly/commissioning/operation) / Grout Batching plant / Water treatment plants / cooling water plants / Gantry cranes / MSVs / hyperbaric systems / surface & tunnel HV/LV distribution / lighting systems / communication systems. Surface and sub-surface sub-distribution, including all equipment associated with SCL cavern construction, ground freezing, de-watering wells.
• Produce and implement the Electrical Operating Safety Procedures, including; Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), Task Briefings.
• HV/LV (up to 20kV) SAP; with experience of managing / appointing AP9s.
• Produce weekly / monthly progress and look-ahead reports.
• Overseeing the Electrical operations to ensure the key roles are staffed with people that are competent and can effectively and safely undertake their roles on the project.
• Develop innovative systems and processes to ensure maximum availability of equipment and safe systems of work at all times.
• Coordinate electrical distribution requirements across all shaft / tunnel construction sites.
• Implement a planned preventative maintenance scheme and oversee the spare parts management.
• Maintain all records of inspections and maintenance (planned & unplanned).

Tasks

• Safety critical role overseeing all Electrical, Surface, Tunnels and Shaft works services and then tunnel construction works.
• Compliance with Strabag (UK) systems of works.
• Oversee all the Electrical personnel and electrical plant and distribution and associated activities.
• Electrical Supervisor will initially be the undertaking the following activities; Equipment work package specifications & procurement / electrical services specifications & single line drawings / site set-up / TBM assembly (inc FAT/SAT/Commissioning) / TBM operation and maintenance / surface and tunnel conveyor (assembly/commissioning/operation) / Grout Batching plant / Water treatment plants / cooling water plants / Gantry cranes / MSVs / hyperbaric systems / surface & tunnel HV/LV distribution / lighting systems / communication systems. Surface and sub-surface sub-distribution, including all equipment associated with SCL cavern construction, ground freezing, de-watering wells.
• Produce and implement the Electrical Operating Safety Procedures, including; Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), Task Briefings.
• HV/LV (up to 20kV) SAP; with experience of managing / appointing AP9s.
• Produce weekly / monthly progress and look-ahead reports.
• Overseeing the Electrical operations to ensure the key roles are staffed with people that are competent and can effectively and safely undertake their roles on the project.
• Develop innovative systems and processes to ensure maximum availability of equipment and safe systems of work at all times.
• Coordinate electrical distribution requirements across all shaft / tunnel construction sites.
• Implement a planned preventative maintenance scheme and oversee the spare parts management.
• Maintain all records of inspections and maintenance (planned & unplanned).

Other Responsibilities

• Close liaison with the immediate tunnel construction team on requirements and programme.
• Close liaison with wider Plant team working across all areas of HARP on requirements and programme.
• Close liaison with the HARP Safety team.
• Close liaison with Planning teams.
• Actively participate in installations, troubleshooting, and wiring tasks while supervising the team.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings.
• Promoting and monitoring the roll out and implementation of Strabag (UK) values and behaviours.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card.
• Full HV authorisation up to 33KV
• An accepted City & Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent professional electrical qualification or HNC, HND or Eng Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• HV switching course.
• 18th Edition Wiring regulations, amendment 3.
• SSSTS.
• Previous experience as an electrician in construction.
• Experience/knowledge of working on a major project.
• Experience in shaft sinking operations.
• Highly experienced in EPB/Open/Slurry TBM tunnel drives and SCL works; minimum 5 years, with at least 2 years as Supervisor In depth knowledge of industry regulations for, construction and testing and commissioning of tunnelling electrical equipment and services (e.g. BS 6164 and Electrical Regulations).