Lead Electrical Supervisor – Water Infrastructure Projects

JN Bentley; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley is recruiting a Site Electrical Supervisor for our Anglian Water @One Alliance projects. You will lead electrical supervision across multiple sites, manage permits, and ensure compliance with safety rules and NICEIC standards.

We seek a proactive professional with proven supervisory experience, strong reading of drawings, and a track record in the water/construction sector. The role supports self-delivery teams and digital tools to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• A CSCS affiliated Electrical Supervisor card and proven supervisory experience in electrical works.
• Mechanical & Electrical experience within the water or construction industry.
• BS7671 18th Edition qualification and C&G 2391/2394/2395 Inspection and Testing.
• CITB SMSTS, First Aid, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Experience issuing permits and working as an Electrical Appointed Person (AP).
• Strong understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations, WIMES, and hazardous area compliance (DSEAR/ATEX).
• Excellent ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, SLDs, and panel schematics.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams.
• IT skills and openness to adopting digital ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead and allocate work to electrical supervisors, electricians, and apprentices across multiple projects
• Ensure compliance with @one Alliance electrical safety rules, statutory regulations, and method statements
• Issue permits for electrical works and isolations, ensuring safe systems of work are always followed
• Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks, pre-start briefings, and promote a proactive safety culture
• Monitor progress, track daily outputs, and resolve any issues that could impact delivery or budgets
• Oversee subcontractors and commissioning engineers, supporting safe commissioning and testing phases
• Ensure inspection and test plans, as-built drawings, and NICEIC certificates are completed to standard
• Manage plant, equipment, and material requirements to keep works progressing smoothly
• Support the development of electrical supervisors, apprentices, and self-delivery teams
• Promote innovation and digital tools to improve delivery and efficiency

Skills

Electrical supervision

Leadership

Electrical drawings

IT skills

Communication

Regulations knowledge

Education

BS7671 18th Edition

C&G 2391/2394/2395 Inspection & Testing

CSCS Electrical Supervisor card

Job description

JN Bentley is recruiting a Site Electrical Supervisor for our Anglian Water @One Alliance projects. You will lead electrical supervision across multiple sites, manage permits, and ensure compliance with safety rules and NICEIC standards.

We seek a proactive professional with proven supervisory experience, strong reading of drawings, and a track record in the water/construction sector. The role supports self-delivery teams and digital tools to improve efficiency.