Electrical Supervisor

CDM Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term opportunities

Established contractor

Varied project portfolio

Supportive management

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a well-established M&E contractor based in Sunderland. You will oversee site-based electrical installation works, manage operatives and subcontractors, and ensure works meet drawings, specifications and programme requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of health and safety, ability to read electrical drawings, and the capability to coordinate labour and materials to deliver projects on time across commercial,

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical Supervisor in M&E contracting.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Experience supervising electricians and subcontractors.
• ECS Gold Card or relevant qualifications preferred.
• SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day electrical installation activities.
• Oversee operatives, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensure works meet project drawings, specs and schedule.
• Monitor progress and on-site activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate labour, materials and equipment for efficiency.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and conduct site inspections.
• Attend site meetings and report progress to management.

Skills

Site supervision

HSE knowledge

Reading drawings

Coordination

Communication

Leadership

Electrical qualifications

SSSTS/SMSTS (adv)

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a well-established and growing M&E building services contractor who are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join their team.

The business has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical installations across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare and residential.

Due to continued growth and an expanding workload, they are looking to strengthen their electrical team with the addition of a capable Electrical Supervisor who can take responsibility for overseeing site-based electrical installation works and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Supervisor looking to join an established contractor with a varied project portfolio and long-term opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day electrical installation activities across building services projects.
• Manage and oversee electrical operatives, subcontractors and site-based teams.
• Ensure electrical works are completed in line with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure works are delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate labour, materials and equipment to ensure efficient site operations.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring all site activities comply with current regulations and procedures.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor workmanship and installation quality.
• Liaise with Project Managers, site management teams and other trades to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Identify and resolve site issues, escalating any programme or technical concerns where necessary.
• Ensure testing, inspection and quality documentation is completed accurately.
• Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates to the project management team.

About You

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Supervisor within the building services / M&E contracting sector.
• Strong background in commercial electrical installations.
• Experience supervising electricians and subcontractors on construction projects.
• Good understanding of electrical installation standards, regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate site activities and drive productivity.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to site supervision.
• Relevant electrical qualifications.
• SSSTS or SMSTS would be advantageous.
• ECS Gold Card or relevant electrical industry qualifications preferred.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing M&E contractor.
• A varied portfolio of projects across commercial, education, healthcare and residential sectors.
• Long-term opportunities within an established business.
• Supportive working environment with an experienced management team.
• Opportunity to play an important role in the successful delivery of ongoing and future projects.