Lead Electrician – Experiential & Retail Installations

Cavendish Professionals; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals in South West London is seeking an Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician to take ownership of the electrical department across high-profile retail and experiential projects. You will lead a small team, plan workloads, and deliver safe, compliant electrical installations on site throughout the UK and internationally.

The role requires NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, 240V mains experience, fault-finding and reading drawings, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Team leadership

Electrical fault-finding

240V mains installations

Reading drawings & schematics

Project coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Cavendish Professionals in South West London is seeking an Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician to take ownership of the electrical department across high-profile retail and experiential projects. You will lead a small team, plan workloads, and deliver safe, compliant electrical installations on site throughout the UK and internationally.

The role requires NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, 240V mains experience, fault-finding and reading drawings, with a full UK driving licence.