Electrical Supervisor
Location: Oxford & Southampton
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working hours: 8-5, Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Electrical Project Manager / Operations Director.
The Role
Responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of electrical installations across multiple projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Typically overseeing 1-2 projects at a time, working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and site teams on commercial electrical projects up to the value of £2m (Electrical) – Offices, Healthcare, Higher Education, Museums, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising all site‑based electrical activities, ensuring works are carried out in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and current regulations.
- Ensuring health, safety & welfare is maintained and adhered to at all times on site, including carrying out toolbox talks, site inductions, and regular safety inspections.
- Coordinating and managing subcontract labour, materials, and site logistics to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Assisting the Project Manager in planning, programming, and delivering projects from pre‑start through to completion and handover.
- Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates, issues, and risks to the Project Manager.
- Ensuring all installations meet required quality standards, including inspections, testing, and snagging works.
- Supporting the commissioning process to ensure systems are installed and prepared correctly for testing and handover.
- Maintaining accurate site records, including daily reports, site diaries, RAMS, and quality documentation.
- Attending site meetings as required with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Providing technical guidance and support to electricians and apprentices on site.
- Assisting with the identification and reporting of variations and site changes.
- Supporting the preparation of operation & maintenance manuals and handover documentation.
- Working across multiple project sites with occasional visits to the Oxford office.
Requirements
- 3‑5+ years’ experience working as an Electrical Supervisor or Senior Electrician on commercial projects.
- Experience delivering commercial electrical installations (ideally up to £1m‑£2m value).
- Gold CSCS Card (or working towards Black Card).
- SSSTS/SMSTS required.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and current regulations (BS 7671).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
The Company
100 years’ experience delivering MEP projects in London and surrounding areas. Offices based in Oxford and Southampton. Approximately 130 employees. £25m annual turnover. This hire is due to continued company growth and increased project workload.
What You’ll Get
- Highly competitive salary.
- Company vehicle & fuel card.
- Tools & plant allowance.
- Company pension.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Career progression opportunities for candidates who demonstrate capability and ambition.
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