Electrical Supervisor

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to manage on-site electrical installations across the UK. This role is suited for a hands-on industrial electrician or electrical supervisor aiming to advance into construction or project management. You will oversee electrical subcontractors and ensure compliance with safety regulations, all while working on large-scale projects. This position offers competitive salary, travel allowance, and significant progression opportunities.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Discretionary bonus

Private medical

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background ideal for an industrial electrician, approved electrician, or electrical supervisor.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Desire to move into construction or project management.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee on-site electrical installation on large projects.
• Manage electrical subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Coordinating daily site activities to meet targets.
• Ensure electrical works align with specifications and regulations.

Skills

Strong electrical background

Site supervision experience

Proactive hands-on approach

Strong communication skills

Job description

Electrical Supervisor – Reading

£50,000 - £65,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Included + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical + Full Package + Progression + Immediate Start

Step into the role of Electrical Supervisor with a rapidly growing main contractor delivering complex mission-critical and technical construction projects across the UK. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on industrial electrician or electrical supervisor looking to move into construction and project management within a high-performing delivery team.

This contractor is seeking individuals who are freshly off the tools and ready to step into site leadership and management. You\'ll join a business known for developing its people internally, giving you the opportunity to grow into senior construction or project management roles as you gain experience.

Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, but must be willing to travel or stay away as required. Projects are delivered nationwide with future opportunities across Europe for those seeking international exposure.

Your Role as an Electrical Supervisor Will Include:

• Supporting and overseeing the on-site electrical installation on large-scale construction projects.
• Managing electrical subcontractors, direct labour, and specialist suppliers on site.
• Coordinating daily site activities to ensure progress, quality, and safety targets are met.
• Attending progress and coordination meetings with senior construction and project teams.
• Ensuring all electrical works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and H&S regulations.
• Assisting with programme tracking, reporting, and general site management duties.

As an Electrical Supervisor, You Will Have:

• A strong electrical background - ideally an industrial electrician, approved electrician, or electrical supervisor.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, or data centre projects.
• Previous exposure to site supervision, leading teams, or coordinating works on site.
• A desire to move into construction or project management long-term.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel or stay away when required.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to site delivery.

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