Electrical Supervisor

Bimplus; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Long-term opportunities across STWSche

Job summary

Bimplus is recruiting an Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical works on Severn Trent Water schemes across Midlands. You will provide hands-on supervision, coordinate with project teams and ensure works meet safety, quality and programme requirements.

We seek an experienced supervisor with a solid background in electrical installation and site leadership, preferably with water or infrastructure project exposure. This is a freelance/contract position on multiple schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising electrical installation works on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices, including cable installation and containment.
• Ability to lead and motivate site teams while maintaining a hands-on approach.
• Good understanding of electrical drawings, specifications and installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising electrical installation works across STW schemes and providing hands-on leadership.
• Coordinating electrical activities with other trades and site disciplines.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to required standards.
• Reading drawings and project documentation and addressing site issues promptly.
• Maintaining quality, completing permits, inspections and site records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical installation

Team leadership

Electrical drawings

Health and safety

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Job description

Electrical Supervisor – Water & Wastewater

Location: Midlands / Various STW Schemes
Rate: £320–£400 per day
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Sector: Water & Wastewater
Contractor: Leading Regional Contractor

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Supervisor to join a leading regional contractor delivering a range of new schemes for Severn Trent Water (STW).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a growing delivery team and work across a variety of water and wastewater projects. The role will suit someone who enjoys a hands‑on supervisory position, working closely with site teams and project management to ensure electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

The Role

As Electrical Supervisor, you will oversee electrical works across various new STW schemes, providing hands‑on supervision and technical support to site teams.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and other site disciplines to coordinate activities, resolve issues and ensure works are delivered to the required standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising electrical installation works, including cable installation, containment and associated electrical works.
• Providing hands‑on leadership and technical support to site teams.
• Coordinating electrical activities with other trades and site disciplines.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays.
• Reading and working from electrical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Identifying site issues and implementing practical solutions to maintain progress.
• Ensuring installations meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Completing relevant site paperwork, permits, inspections, records and documentation.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities where required.
• Maintaining clear communication with the wider project management and engineering teams.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor with a strong background in electrical installation and site supervision.

Experience within the water, wastewater, utilities or wider infrastructure sectors would be highly advantageous.

You will need:

• Proven experience supervising electrical installation works on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices, including cable installation and containment.
• Ability to lead and motivate site teams while maintaining a hands‑on approach.
• Good understanding of electrical drawings, specifications and installation requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem solving.
• Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to manage site documentation and work effectively to project programmes.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working on water or wastewater projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £350–£450 per day, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a leading regional contractor.
• Long-term opportunities across multiple new STW schemes.
• Varied projects within the water and wastewater sector.
• The opportunity to work as part of an experienced and expanding delivery team.
• A hands‑on role combining electrical supervision, coordination and technical delivery.
• Potential for ongoing work across a range of schemes.

If you're an experienced Electrical Supervisor looking for your next contract opportunity and have a strong background in electrical installation and site supervision, we'd be keen to hear from you.