Electrical Working Foreman: Lead & Hands-On Oversight

4Site Recruitment Ltd.; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

Training and development opportunities

Progression opportunities

Long-term opportunity with growing bus

Job summary

4Site Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Working Foreman to oversee a re-roofing project in a live environment. You will manage 4-6 engineers, supervise on-site teams, and coordinate with the Project Manager and Site Manager across Central London projects.

The role combines hands-on electrical work with supervisory duties, including testing, safety briefings, and diary management. A strong electrical background and leadership capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electrical Foreman or Senior Electrician.
• ECS Gold Card essential.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Strong commercial electrical installation experience.
• Experience supervising and leading other electricians.
• Ability to work on tools and in supervisory capacity.
• Good understanding of site health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading teams of up to 8 electricians/tradesmen.
• Remaining hands-on with electrical installation works.
• Carrying out testing and inspection duties, including signing off completed works.
• Conducting Safe Starts, site inductions and toolbox talks where required.
• Completing daily site diaries and relevant site paperwork.
• Ordering and managing materials.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Liaising with Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Reporting directly to the Project Manager on smaller projects.
• Working under the Site Manager on larger projects and taking responsibility for the electrical team.
• Coordinating electrical works across commercial fit-out, office and data centre projects.

Skills

Electrical Foreman

On-site supervision

Communication

Health & safety

Hands-on electrical work

Project coordination

Education

2391 Inspection & Testing qualification

ECS Gold Card

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

4Site Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Working Foreman to oversee a re-roofing project in a live environment. You will manage 4-6 engineers, supervise on-site teams, and coordinate with the Project Manager and Site Manager across Central London projects.

The role combines hands-on electrical work with supervisory duties, including testing, safety briefings, and diary management. A strong electrical background and leadership capability are essential.