Electrical Supervisor
Trant Engineering Ltd
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Job summary
Trant Engineering is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead on-site electrical teams on a Water project. You will supervise subcontractors, coordinate with civil/mechanical teams and ensure compliance with BS 7671, regulations, and project specs. You’ll also drive safety, documentation, and timely delivery.
The role requires 5–7 years’ electrical installation experience, a supervisory background, and 18th Edition certified knowledge. Attractive benefits and a competitive package apply.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering is required.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) knowledge is essential.
- Experience on industrial/infrastructure projects (5–7 years).
- Previous supervisory role experience (2–3 years).
- JiB Gold Card is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee electrical operatives and subcontractors on site.
- Allocate work based on competence, project priorities and programme.
- Monitor productivity, workmanship and compliance with specs.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
- Oversee installation of electrical systems and ensure design conformance.
- Coordinate with civil, mechanical and process teams.
- Enforce HSE procedures and ensure safe isolation and permits.
Skills
Education
Job description
Department: Electrical
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: South West England
Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.
Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to play a key role in our project delivery teams.
The Role
As the Electrical Supervisor you'll be supervising and overseeing electrical teams and subcontractors on this Water project. You'll also be coordinating with mechanical and civil disciplines, ensuring compliance with UK electrical regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and delivering electrical works safely, on time, and to specification.
- Oversee electrical operatives and subcontractors on site.
- Allocate work based on competence, project priorities, and programme requirements.
- Monitor productivity, workmanship, and compliance with specifications.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior electrical staff.
- Oversee installation of electrical systems including containment, cabling, control panels, MCCs, motors, pumps, instrumentation interfaces, and power supplies.
- Ensure electrical works comply with design drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Coordinate electrical activities with civil, mechanical, and process teams.
- Support electrical testing, inspection, and commissioning activities.
- Enforce site health, safety, and environmental procedures in line with UK legislation.
- Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
- Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and method statement briefings.
- Ensure safe isolation, lock-off, and permit-to-work procedures are followed.
- Investigate and report incidents, near-misses, and unsafe practices.
- Ensure electrical installations meet BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and project standards.
- Inspect completed works and ensure defects are rectified promptly.
- Support FAT/SAT, ITPs, and QA/QC processes.
- Ensure compliance with client, regulatory, and water industry standards.
- Maintain accurate records of daily activities, workforce attendance, and materials used.
- Review and sign off electrical test results, inspection records, and commissioning documentation.
- Assist in preparing progress reports, as-built records, and handover documentation.
- Ensure electrical documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
- Liaise with Site Mangers and Client representatives.
- Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of works.
- Communicate progress, risks, and resource requirements effectively.
- Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- Electrical installation on industrial or infrastructure projects (5-7years)
- Experience in a supervisory role (2-3years)
- JiB Gold Card
- SMSTS/SSSTS
- CompEx certification
- DSEAR compliance
- Experience of BioGas facilities
At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure - shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day.
Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities - from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.
Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.
Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.
Our company benefits package includes:
- Competitive rates.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee assistance program.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
Join us and be part of something bigger.
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