Electrical Supervisor

OCS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting for a site-based Electrical Supervisor within our Renewable Energy division in Manchester. You will support medium to large solar PV and storage projects, supervise site teams, and ensure quality and safety across electrical installations.

Ideal candidates will hold SSSTS/SMSTS, a City & Guilds electrical apprenticeship, and a full UK driving licence. The role requires flexibility for overtime and travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent safety training is essential.
• CSCS Managers Black Card or equivalent.
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ level qualification.
• Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering or AM2 desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Wiring regulations qualification (18th edition) and related certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with planning activities and schedules.
• Lead construction personnel and assign tasks to meet deadlines.
• Identify safety hazards and manage mitigations effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety practices and PPE use.
• Perform site inspections and verify safe work techniques.
• Manage orders and deliveries of electrical materials.
• Prepare site reports and attend management meetings.
• Demonstrate competence as an electrician across install types.
• Oversee electrical testing and issue certificates (NIC/EIC).
• Support mobilisation of new contracts and asset management.

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS Managers Black Card

Electrical apprenticeship (City & Guilds 2350 NVQ)

Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering

Full UK Drivers Licence

Wiring Regulations qualification (2381-18)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

About The Role

Working in our Technical Services department as part of our Renewable Energy team on commercial and industrial projects in our continually expanding division. The primary focus will be medium to large scale solar PV and battery storage systems however the installation of other low‑carbon technologies and opportunities to support other Commercial and Residential contracts will be available.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• A ssisting project managers with planning work activities
• Managing construction personnel and delegating tasks to meet deadlines
• Identifying potential safety hazards and managing them accordingly
• Ensuring all personnel comply with health and safety practices, such as wearing the appropriate protective equipment
• Performing regular inspections of the construction site
• Checking work techniques are correct and safe
• Managing orders and deliveries of construction materials
• Completing site reports and other records
• Attending site management meetings
• Demonstrate competence / experience as an electrician
• Work across a wide range of electrical installation types and materials
• Demonstrate competence of electrical testing and completion of electrical installation certificates (NIC/EIC). Including appropriate collation of reports, software, correct application of testing equipment etc.
• To have an awareness of asset management and assist with the mobilisation of new contracts
• Demonstrate a reasonable working knowledge of other building service systems
• Review of internal and Subcontractor RAMS as necessary prior to approving contractors to undertake works.
• Willing to work overtime to support the needs of the Business.
• These duties and responsibilities may be changed in accordance with the needs of the company, in particular the post holder may be required to provide support to holders of other posts according to changes in workload and patterns of working.

Essential Qualifications

• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) or SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme
• CSCS Managers Black Card or equivalent
• A craft qualification such as a recognised electrical apprenticeship such as or equivalent to City & Guilds 2350 NVQ
• Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering or AM2
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• The current wiring regulations qualification such as or equal to City & Guilds 2381-18 Level 3 Award (18th Edition) Valid and in date Grade card/CSCS Gold Card or equivalent qualification.

Desirable But Not Essential

• Experience of working in a busy large site environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project
• An Inspection & Testing qualification such as or equal to City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems or
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems or equivalent NOS mapped MCS approved certification

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.