Electrical Supervisor

Skilled Careers; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Salary review

Pension

Private healthcare

Training & development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee planned and reactive electrical maintenance across commercial, healthcare, education, retail and public sector facilities in the Hampshire and Wiltshire regions. You will supervise electrical engineers, ensure statutory compliance, and uphold service delivery standards within FM contracts.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent people management skills, and a thorough understanding of

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in electrical maintenance within FM environments.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and electrical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of electrical engineers and manage reactive maintenance to meet SLAs/KPIs.
• Ensure works comply with legislation, BS standards and best practice.
• Review electrical certifications and documentation.
• Support minor works, refurbishments and lifecycle programs.
• Ensure RAMS, permit-to-work and safe isolation procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Communication

Workload prioritisation

Commercial awareness

FM contract delivery

MS Office

CAFM systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2360/2330

18th Edition BS7671

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

MS Office

CAFM systems

Job description

Electrical Supervisor

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance services across a portfolio of commercial, healthcare, education, retail and public sector facilities. Across the Hampshire and Wiltshire Regions, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical engineers, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, maintaining service delivery standards and supporting the operational management of facilities management contracts.

This is a hands‑on supervisory role requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems within occupied buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of mobile and site-based electrical engineers.
• Manage reactive maintenance activities and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.
• Ensure all electrical works are completed in accordance with current legislation, British Standards and industry best practice.
• Conduct site inspections, quality audits and technical assessments.
• Review and sign off electrical certification and associated documentation.
• Support the delivery of minor works, refurbishment projects and lifecycle replacement programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including RAMS, permit‑to‑work systems and safe isolation procedures.
• Assist with quoting and estimating for additional works.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance where required.
• Monitor engineer performance, conduct toolbox talks and support training and development initiatives.
• Manage materials, plant and equipment requirements to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support out‑of‑hours call‑out escalation when required.

Electrical Systems Covered

• Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems
• Lighting and emergency lighting systems
• Power distribution and containment systems
• UPS systems
• Generators
• Fire alarm interfaces
• Access control systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS) interfaces
• Small power installations
• Fixed wire testing programmes

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2360, 2330 or equivalent electrical qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
• Proven experience supervising electrical maintenance teams within a Facilities Management environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and electrical regulations.
• Experience managing reactive maintenance contracts.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent fault‑finding and technical troubleshooting abilities.
• Client‑focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Strong understanding of FM contract delivery and compliance requirements.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and CAFM systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual review
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee assistance programme