Electrical Supervisor - Sussex

SPN; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Bereavement leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Senior Electrical Technical Supervisor to oversee electrical installation works across commercial and industrial projects. You will supervise site teams, ensure compliance with UK electrical and health & safety regulations, coordinate materials and schedules, and maintain high-quality standards throughout project delivery.

You will lead electrical installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Essential proven experience as an electrician or electrical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electricians, apprentices and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specifications and programme deadlines.
• Conduct toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Inspect installations for quality and compliance; support testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with clients, site managers, engineers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS or CSCS card

Inspection & Testing (2391)

SSSTS or SMSTS desirable

Job description

Aureos are seeking a Senior Electrical Technical Supervisor to oversee electrical installation works across commercial and industrial projects in the Sussex area. The successful candidate will supervise site teams, ensure compliance with UK electrical and health & safety regulations, coordinate materials and schedules, and maintain high-quality standards throughout project delivery. The Senior Electrical Technical Supervisor oversees electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning work to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with UK regulations and company standards. The role includes supervising electricians and subcontractors, coordinating site activities, and ensuring high-quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision

• Supervise electricians, apprentices, and subcontractors on site
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor productivity
• Ensure works are completed according to drawings, specifications, and programme deadlines
• Conduct toolbox talks and site briefings

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Monitor safe systems of work and PPE usage
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses

Technical Oversight

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Inspect electrical installations for quality and compliance
• Support testing and commissioning activities
• Identify and resolve technical issues on site

Project Coordination

• Liaise with clients, site managers, engineers, and suppliers
• Order materials and manage site resources
• Track project progress and maintain site records
• Attend site meetings and provide updates

Quality Assurance

• Ensure installations meet NICEIC and UK building regulation standards
• Complete inspections and snagging
• Maintain documentation and certification records

Required Skills & Experience

• Essential Proven experience as an electrician or electrical supervisor
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical regulations and standards
• Ability to manage teams and coordinate workloads
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS or CSCS card
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent) preferred
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification desirable (training available)

Working Conditions

• Construction sites, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, or maintenance environments
• May involve travel between sites
• Occasional evening or weekend work depending on project demands

In return you will receive

• Generous Salary
• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday
• Pension
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Assistance and Wellbeing support
• Long term employment
• Availability of personnel use on commercial vehicle
• Discounts and offers on the Aureos Advantage discount scheme
• Workplace pension which Aureos contribute to
• Life assurance cover
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid volunteering days
• Big birthday additional holiday
• Paternity pay benefits
• Learning and development: Additional skill training with grow perform and succeed regular reviews

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Aureos is a multi-disciplinary energy and transport networks specialist engineering services provider, spanning the design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and crisis response of critical infrastructures across power, renewables, nuclear decommissioning, railways, highways and local government sectors.