Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician to join one of our well-established clients in South West London.
Our client is a leading creative production and fabrication company delivering luxury retail displays, experiential activations, exhibitions, pop-up environments, window displays, and immersive brand experiences for some of the world's most recognised brands. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the electrical department and play a key role in the delivery of high-profile projects across the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a small team of electricians and electrical technicians.
- Allocate workload and resources across multiple live projects.
- Deliver electrical installations for retail displays, experiential activations, exhibitions, and bespoke display systems.
- Build, wire, test, commission, and maintain both temporary and permanent electrical installations.
- Install and maintain 240V electrical systems and low-voltage technologies.
- Assemble and test LED lighting systems, RGB LEDs, DMX controls, power supplies, transformers, sensors, and interactive display technologies.
- Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, PAT testing, and electrical inspections.
- Produce safe and efficient cable management and routing solutions.
- Prepare RAMS and ensure all works are carried out in accordance with current regulations and company procedures.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Designers, Fabricators, and Installation Teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support workshop manufacture and attend site installations when required.
- Manage electrical consumables, equipment, and testing records.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
Skills & Requirements
- Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
- Strong experience working with 240V mains electrical installations.
- Previous experience managing or leading a small electrical team.
- Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems.
- Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and electrical layouts.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience gained within one or more of the following sectors:
- Retail Fit-Out
- Shopfitting
- Exhibitions
- Experiential Events
- Brand Activations
- Display Production
Desirable Experience
- Inspection & Testing Qualification (2391 or equivalent).
- ECS Gold Card.
- IPAF Certification.
- PASMA Certification.
- Experience with DMX lighting systems.
- Experience working with interactive technologies and automation systems.
- Previous experience delivering luxury retail or experiential projects.
- Experience supporting international installations.