Senior Electrical Supervisor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking three Senior Electrical Technical Supervisors to join their Essex-based team, with travel across London and Suffolk. You will oversee electrical installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

You will lead electricians, apprentices and subcontractors, ensure compliance with UK regulations and company standards, and manage RAMS, drawings and project

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrician, Electrical Supervisor or Senior Electrical Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical regulations and standards.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating workloads.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electricians, apprentices and subcontractors.
• Allocate work, monitor productivity and conduct toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and BS7671.
• Prepare and review RAMS and monitor safe working practices.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Inspect installations, support testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, suppliers and site teams.
• Manage materials, resources and project documentation.
• Attend site meetings and provide project updates.
• Carry out quality inspections, snagging and compliance checks.
• Maintain certification and installation records.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Team leadership

Regulations knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS or CSCS Card

2391 Inspection & Testing

SSSTS or SMSTS

Job description

Senior Electrical Technical Supervisor (Permanent) – 3 Openings

Our client is seeking three experienced Senior Electrical Technical Supervisors to join their growing team. Based primarily in Essex, the role may also involve travel across London and Suffolk.

The business delivers major electrical infrastructure and industrial projects including:

• LV Infrastructure
• Transformer Installations
• Generator Installations
• LV & HV Panel Installations
• Feeder Pillars
• Limited Associated Civil Works

Please note: No domestic or housing sector work is undertaken.

The Role

You will oversee electrical installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning activities across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with UK regulations and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electricians, apprentices and subcontractors
• Allocate work, monitor productivity and conduct toolbox talks
• Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and BS7671
• Prepare and review RAMS and monitor safe working practices
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Inspect installations, support testing and commissioning activities
• Identify and resolve technical issues
• Liaise with clients, engineers, suppliers and site teams
• Manage materials, resources and project documentation
• Attend site meetings and provide project updates
• Carry out quality inspections, snagging and compliance checks
• Maintain certification and installation records

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrician, Electrical Supervisor or Senior Electrical Supervisor
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical regulations and standards
• Experience leading teams and coordinating workloads
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills

Desirable Experience

• Transformers, generators, LV/HV switchgear and feeder pillars
• Industrial, utilities or infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS or CSCS Card
• 2391 Inspection & Testing (preferred)
• SSSTS or SMSTS (desirable)