Field Supervisor - Asset Replacement (Electricity)

OCU; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Field Supervisor - Asset Replacement in Leeds to lead field operations for electrical infrastructure projects. The candidate will be responsible for supervising asset replacement, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing field teams effectively. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of electrical networks and demonstrate leadership experience in a safety-critical role.

Qualifications

• Experience in electricity distribution or transmission networks.
• Proven leadership in a safety-critical environment.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate asset replacement projects.
• Lead field teams in replacing electricity network assets.
• Conduct on-site inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of LV networks

Compliance with UK electrical safety standards

Field operations management

Risk assessments

Education

NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Installation / Power Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital work management systems

Job description

Field Supervisor - Asset Replacement (Electricity)

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

OCU Group are looking for a Field Supervisor to join our growing team in Leeds.

The purpose of the role is to lead and supervise field operations for the replacement of electrical infrastructure assets working on our smart meter cut out replacements contract, including the Jointing of underground cables. The role ensures that work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to regulatory and technical standards across the distribution or transmission network.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise asset replacement projects within your geographic area, ensuring alignment with programme delivery timelines.
• Lead field teams and contractors in replacing ageing or at-risk electricity network assets.
• Monitor safety, quality, and environmental performance, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company policies.
• Conduct on-site inspections, risk assessments, and Streetworks permitting.
• Liaise with Network Planners, Project Managers, and other key internal teams to minimise disruption and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Interface with external stakeholders including local authorities, landowners, and the public during asset replacement projects.
• Maintain accurate site records and progress reports using digital field management systems.
  
  

Essential

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in electricity distribution or transmission networks in a field-based operational management role.
• Strong working knowledge of LV networks and infrastructure asset classes (e.g., cables, substations, Cut outs).
• Proven leadership of field teams or contractors in a safety-critical environment.
• Familiarity with UK electrical safety standards, including Electricity at Work Regulations, ENA, and CDM requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel daily within the designated area.
  
  

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Installation / Power Engineering or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with asset management and digital work management systems (e.g.,I-Smart, CRM).
• Nraswa supervisor
  
  

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

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