Electrical Supervisor - Water

Urban Connect; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Connect seeks an Electrical Supervisor to oversee on-site electrical works for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Oxfordshire. The role combines hands-on supervision with coordination across engineers, managers and subcontractors to keep the programme on track.

The ideal candidate will have proven electrical supervision experience, strong H&S awareness and the ability to lead site teams while remaining hands-on.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising electrical installation works.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices, including cable installation.
• Ability to lead and motivate site teams while remaining hands-on.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising electrical installation works, including cable installation, containment and associated works.
• Providing hands-on leadership and technical support to site teams.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinating electrical activities with other site disciplines and the wider project team.
• Monitoring progress against the programme and addressing potential delays.
• Identifying issues on site and developing practical solutions to keep works progressing.
• Completing all relevant site paperwork, permits, inspections, records and documentation.

Skills

Supervising electrical installation

Electrical site supervision

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Documentation

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Electrical Supervisor - Water & Wastewater

Location: Oxfordshire & surrounding areas

Rate: £350-£450 per day

Contract: Freelance / Contract

Sector: Water & Wastewater

Contractor: Leading National Tier 1 Contractor

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Supervisor to join a leading national Tier 1 contractor, working across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Oxfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Supervisor who enjoys a hands-on role, working closely with site teams to deliver high-quality electrical installations safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

The Role

As Electrical Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing electrical works on site, including hands-on supervision of cable installation and associated electrical works, while ensuring activities are delivered safely, correctly and to programme.

You will work as part of a wider delivery team, liaising with engineers, project managers, subcontractors and other site disciplines to coordinate works, resolve issues and keep the project moving.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising electrical installation works, including cable installation, containment and associated works.

• Providing hands-on leadership and technical support to site teams.

• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Coordinating electrical activities with other site disciplines and the wider project team.

• Monitoring progress against the programme and proactively addressing any potential delays.

• Identifying issues on site and developing practical solutions to keep works progressing.

• Completing all relevant site paperwork, permits, inspections, records and documentation.

• Ensuring installations are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.

• Supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities where required.

• Maintaining clear communication with the project management and engineering teams.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor with a background in construction, ideally within the water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure sectors.

You will need:

• Proven experience supervising electrical installation works.

• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices, particularly cable installation.

• The ability to lead and motivate site teams while remaining hands-on.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• A proactive approach to problem solving.

• Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

• The ability to manage site paperwork and work to project programmes.

• Relevant electrical qualifications and site-based supervisory experience.

Experience working on water or wastewater treatment projects would be highly advantageous, although candidates with strong electrical infrastructure experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• £350-£450 per day, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to work with a leading national Tier 1 contractor.

• Long-term project opportunities within the water and wastewater sector.

• Major infrastructure projects across Oxfordshire.

• A varied role combining hands-on supervision, coordination and technical delivery.

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