Supervising Electrician

United Infrastructure Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Systems is seeking an experienced Supervising Electrician to oversee electrical and instrumentation installation works across client sites in the United Kingdom. You will supervise teams and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality, safe installations delivered on schedule and in line with project requirements.

The role involves working away from home, potential long hours, and liaising with clients and site teams to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification such as City & Guilds, AM2, or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent.
• CCNSG certification.
• SHEA Passport.
• SCO1 & SCO2.
• TEM 2, 3 & 4.
• CompEx certification.
• Previous experience leading small teams in a working supervisory role.
• Proven experience within electrical installation and/or electrical & instrumentation environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation of electrical and instrumentation systems on client sites.
• Lead and supervise team members to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are maintained.
• Carry out CompEx inspections for hazardous area installations and provide final sign-off where required.
• Coordinate the daily activities of electricians, instrumentation personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide daily CDM supervision and ensure site activities comply with relevant requirements.
• Ensure electrical and instrumentation installations are completed within agreed project targets and deadlines.
• Ensure all required commissioning and handover documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain and promote Simkiss quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all site activities comply with Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Liaise professionally with clients, subcontractors, site management, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and address issues that may affect safety, quality, programme, or project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Electrical drawings

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical qualification (City & Guilds / AM2)

Job description

United Infrastructure Systems is looking for an experienced and qualified Supervising Electrician to oversee electrical and instrumentation installation works across client sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising teams and subcontractors, ensuring installations are completed safely, to a high standard, and within agreed project deadlines. The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively with clients and site teams.

The basic working week is 37.5 hours. Due to project requirements, overtime may be available, although it is not guaranteed. For approximately 10 months of the year, average working hours are 50+ hours per week. The role may also involve working away from home from Monday to Friday, as well as travelling to client sites at short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation of electrical and instrumentation systems on client sites.
• Lead and supervise team members to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are maintained.
• Carry out CompEx inspections for hazardous area installations and provide final sign-off where required.
• Coordinate the daily activities of electricians, instrumentation personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide daily CDM supervision and ensure site activities comply with relevant requirements.
• Ensure electrical and instrumentation installations are completed within agreed project targets and deadlines.
• Ensure all required commissioning and handover documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain and promote Simkiss quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all site activities comply with Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Liaise professionally with clients, subcontractors, site management, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and address issues that may affect safety, quality, programme, or project delivery.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A recognised Electrical Qualification, such as City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, AM2, or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
• CCNSG certification.
• SHEA Passport.
• SCO1 & SCO2.
• TEM 2, 3 & 4.
• CompEx certification.
• Previous experience leading small teams in a working supervisory role.
• Proven experience within electrical installation and/or electrical & instrumentation environments.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation drawings and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel at short notice, including long-distance travel.
• Flexible and reliable approach to working requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to work away from home, typically Monday–Friday, depending on project requirements.
• Good understanding and awareness of site Health & Safety regulations.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.