Lead Electrician & Site Supervisor – Water Infrastructure

Elektratex Engineering Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door travel

Company van

Fuel card

Training & development

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Elektratex Engineering Ltd is a Portsmouth-based electrical contractor delivering EICA solutions to water and wastewater projects across Southern England. We seek an experienced Approved Electrician to lead small teams, own day-to-day delivery, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure on-time, high-quality installations.

You will supervise electricians and apprentices, read drawings, and maintain safety standards while developing your supervisory skills toward project management roles.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Current ECS Gold Card (Approved Electrician).
• Good working knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition).
• Proven experience in industrial or commercial electrical installations.
• Strong practical experience installing heavy-duty cable containment and SWA cable systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and work independently.
• Confidence to take responsibility for installations and supervise or coordinate a small team.
• Good communication and organisational skills, including liaising with Project Managers and clients.
• Positive, proactive attitude and pride in delivering quality workmanship.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out industrial electrical installations to a high standard across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Taking a lead role in the day-to-day delivery of small to medium-sized electrical installation projects.
• Supervising and supporting small teams of electricians, apprentices and subcontractors where required.
• Liaising directly with Project Managers to coordinate works, discuss progress, identify issues and plan upcoming activities.
• Organising daily site activities, labour, materials and installation sequences to achieve project programmes.
• Installing industrial cable containment systems, including heavy-duty cable tray, ladder rack, basket and conduit.
• Installing, glanding and terminating SWA, control, instrumentation and multicore cables.
• Installing and connecting LV distribution equipment, motor control centres (MCCs), control panels, motors, pumps, actuators and instrumentation.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules and installation specifications.
• Carrying out electrical inspection, testing and commissioning activities within your competence.
• Ensuring installations comply with BS 7671, relevant industry standards and company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, workmanship and site housekeeping.
• Identifying and communicating technical issues, material requirements and potential programme delays.
• Supporting the development of apprentices and less experienced electricians.

Job description

Elektratex Engineering Ltd is a Portsmouth-based electrical contractor delivering EICA solutions to water and wastewater projects across Southern England. We seek an experienced Approved Electrician to lead small teams, own day-to-day delivery, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure on-time, high-quality installations.

You will supervise electricians and apprentices, read drawings, and maintain safety standards while developing your supervisory skills toward project management roles.