Non Working Electrical Supervisor - Water

Murray McIntosh; Reading; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Green Car Scheme

Pension scheme

Private healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP service

Career development and training

Job summary

Murray McIntosh is recruiting for a Non-Working Electrical Supervisor to support MEICA projects across the Thames Water region. This predominantly site-based role involves supervising electrical installation activities by subcontractors while upholding safety, quality and programme standards.

The ideal candidate will have Thames Water project experience, SMSTS, an electrical apprenticeship/NVQ3, and 18th Edition. A full UK driving license and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising electrical works on Thames Water projects.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge.
• ECS/JIB Gold Card or equivalent supervisory electrical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation works across water and wastewater projects within the Thames Water region.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of electrical subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with RAMS and site procedures.
• Monitor quality standards, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate labour, materials, and access to maintain programme performance.
• Support electrical testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage permit requirements, isolations and site controls per Thames Water procedures.
• Review installation activities for constructability and potential delivery risks.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Design Engineers and Thames Water reps to resolve issues.
• Provide regular progress updates and escalate concerns as needed.
• Support project documentation, inspections, snagging and handover records.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Electrical installation

MEICA

Water industry

Water treatment

Site management

Subcontractor management

Health & safety management

SMSTS

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS/JIB Gold Card

Tools

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Job description

Thames Water Region Permanent £58,000 - £65,000 + Vehicle / Car Allowance + Green Car Scheme

We are recruiting for a Non-Working Electrical Supervisor to support the delivery of MEICA projects across the Thames Water region. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, overseeing electrical installation activities delivered by specialist subcontractors whilst ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and programme performance. This is a predominantly site-based role, with some flexibility for home working where project requirements allow.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation works across water and wastewater projects within the Thames Water region.


• Manage and coordinate the activities of electrical subcontractors.


• Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved RAMS and site procedures.


• Monitor quality standards, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.


• Coordinate labour, materials, access requirements and work fronts to maintain programme performance.


• Support electrical testing, commissioning and handover activities.


• Manage permit requirements, isolations and site controls in line with Thames Water procedures.


• Review installation activities from a constructability perspective and identify potential delivery risks.


• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Design Engineers and Thames Water representatives to resolve technical and operational issues.


• Provide regular progress updates and elevate programme, quality or safety concerns where required.


• Support project documentation, inspections, snagging and handover records.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supervising electrical works on Thames Water projects.


• SMSTS qualification.


• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).


• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.


• ECS/JIB Gold Card or equivalent supervisory‑level electrical qualification.


• Strong understanding of electrical installations within water and wastewater treatment environments.


• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and coordinating complex site activities.


• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

• Electrical Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391, 2394/2395).


• Water Hygiene card.


• First Aid qualification.


• HV Awareness training.


• IPAF


• Experience working on MEICA projects.

Package

• Salary up to £65,000


• Company vehicle or car allowance


• Green Car Scheme


• Pension scheme


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Private healthcare cash plan


• 24/7 GP service


• Professional membership fees paid


• Career development and training opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements where project requirements allow

This position will suit an experienced Electrical Supervisor with a proven background delivering electrical installations within the Thames Water framework environment and a strong understanding of live operational water sites.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Electrical Supervision


• Electrical Installation


• MEICA


• Water Industry


• Water Treatment
  
• Wastewater Treatment


• Site Management


• Subcontractor Management


• Health & Safety Management


• SMSTS


• Permit to Work


• Electrical Commissioning


• Inspection & Testing


• Project Delivery


• Construction Management


• Risk Assessment


• Method Statements (RAMS)


• Electrical Maintenance


• LV Systems


• Industrial Electrical Systems


• Stakeholder Management