LV Electrical Supervisor - Essex

Advanced Utility Networks; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services provider is seeking an experienced LV Electrical Supervisor for their team in Essex. You will be responsible for leading LV installation activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and guiding on-site operatives. The ideal candidate has notable supervisory experience, LV Authorised Person status, and a strong understanding of DNO/IDNO standards. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits including generous holidays and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Life cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing services

Enhanced parental leave

Long service awards

Learning & development opportunities

Retail discounts

Volunteering scheme

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in the electrical/utilities industry.
• LV Authorised Person status required.
• Strong knowledge of LV jointing, installations, and DNO/IDNO standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising LV installation activities across projects.
• Managing and supporting site operatives to deliver high‑quality work.
• Identifying risks, performing audits, and maintaining a safe site.
• Supporting training and development for colleagues.

Skills

Supervisory experience in the electrical/utilities industry

LV Authorised Person status

Knowledge of LV jointing and installations

Understanding of DNO/IDNO standards

Mentoring and developing others

Health & safety legislation knowledge

Collaborative approach

Job description

Are you an experienced LV Authorised Person with a passion for safety, quality, and leading teams? We're looking for a knowledgeable and safety-conscious LV Electrical Supervisor to join our growing team in Essex.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring all Low Voltage electricity networks are installed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards - in line with TriConnex method statements, DNO/IDNO specifications, and strict safety protocols.

You will report directly to the Senior Electrical Supervisor and take responsibility for guiding and developing LV operatives on site, while driving performance, compliance, and a positive safety culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and supervising LV installation activities across projects
• Managing and supporting site operatives to deliver high‑quality work
• Identifying risks, carrying out audits/inspections, and maintaining a safe site environment
• Supporting training and development for colleagues working toward authorised status
• Assisting with testing and commissioning of LV distribution systems
• Reviewing network anomalies (e.g. phase rotation) and coordinating with SAPs
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, Quality, and Environmental standards
• Maintaining accurate site and project records
• Working closely with Operations Managers and Planners to keep projects on track

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven supervisory experience in the electrical/utilities industry
• LV Authorised Person status
• Strong knowledge of LV jointing, installations, and DNO/IDNO standards
• Experience working under Electrical Safety Rules on or near live networks
• A track record of mentoring and developing others
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice
• A collaborative and proactive approach

Desirable qualifications

• Substation/switchgear installation experience
• NRSWA, SMSTS, CSCS/SHEA certifications
• Manual Handling & First Aid
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance (plus option to buy more)
• Life cover
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing services and support
• Enhanced parental leave
• Long service awardsLearning & development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering scheme
• …and much more