Electrical Supervisor

J3a Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & career development

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

J3A Recruitment is recruiting an Electrical Supervisor for long-term water industry projects across Thames & Anglian Region. The role oversees on-site electrical teams, ensuring safe, on-time installations compliant with BS7671 and client specifications.

Permanent position with 42 hours/week, paid travel time, and clear career progression. You will manage workloads, mentor Apprentices, and coordinate with design and compliance teams, contributing to high-quality project delivery across multiple

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical Supervisor, preferably in water/utilities or process-driven environments.
• Valid ECS Gold Card and SSSTS or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to manage works with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of BS7671 and client specifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising teams of Electricians, Improvers and Apprentices on site.
• Coordinating electrical works across operational water sites.
• Ensuring installations comply with BS7671 and client specs.
• Maintaining programme adherence and safety standards.
• Mentoring Apprentices and improving on-site processes.
• Liaising with design and compliance teams to meet project quality plans.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Team leadership

Health & safety

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

ECS Gold Card

SSSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

First Aid Certification

Job description

Electrical Supervisor - Water Industry

Salary: £24.50 per hour / Circa £53,500 per year

Hours: 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Travel: Paid travel time in addition to contracted hours

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: [Thames & Anglian Region]

J3A Recruitment is working with an established engineering contractor looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Supervisor to support a growing portfolio of long-term projects within the water and wastewater sector.

This is a permanent position offering excellent long-term stability, with projects delivered across operational water treatment sites ranging from smaller works through to major multi-million-pound schemes.

You’ll take responsibility for supervising electrical teams on site, ensuring installations are completed safely, correctly and in line with programme requirements, BS7671 and client specifications.

What will you be doing?

• Supervising teams of Electricians, Improvers and Apprentices
• Coordinating electrical works across operational water sites
• Ensuring installations comply with BS7671
• Making sure works are delivered safely and to programme
• Working closely with design and compliance teams
• Ensuring installations meet client specifications and project quality plans
• Monitoring site Health & Safety standards
• Promoting a positive safety culture across site
• Coaching and mentoring Electrical Improvers and Apprentices
• Managing your own workload and project responsibilities
• Ensuring electrical works are completed to a high standard

The position carries genuine responsibility for electrical installation quality, site safety and supervising the workforce through delivery.

What are we looking for?

You’ll need previous experience working as an Electrical Supervisor, ideally within water, utilities, industrial engineering or another process-driven environment.

Essential requirements include:

• ECS Gold Card
• SSSTS or equivalent
• Previous Electrical Supervisor experience
• Full UK Driving LicenceEmergency First Aid or First Aider certification
• Ability to manage works with minimal supervision

Experience within the water industry or industrial electrical sector would be particularly advantageous.

Additional qualifications such as 2391 Test & Inspection, CompEx, EUSR Water Hygiene, PASMA, IPAF or Confined Space would also be beneficial.

What's on offer?

• £24.50 per hour
• Circa £53,500 basic earnings
• 42 contracted hours per week
• Paid travel time on top of contracted hours
• Permanent employment
• Long‑term water industry projects
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension
• Training and career development opportunities
• Corporate discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Professional membership support

The business has a strong long-term workload and places significant emphasis on employee training, career development and progression.

If you're an experienced Electrical Supervisor looking for stable, permanent work within the water sector, with strong earning potential and paid travel time, this is well worth a conversation.