Electrical Foreman
Optima Site Solutions Ltd
Location: London and the Home Counties
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: Company van, holiday allowance and pension scheme
Overview
We are seeking an experienced M&E Foreman or Electrical Foreman to oversee the delivery of multiple commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties.
The role is predominantly electrical, and candidates from an Electrical Foreman or Electrical Supervisor background will be strongly considered. However, a sound working knowledge of mechanical building services is essential, as the successful candidate will coordinate both electrical and mechanical installation works on site.
Projects typically range in value from £10,000 to £1 million and include commercial refurbishments, retail units, back-of-house facilities and associated M&E installations.
This position requires someone with proven commercial fit-out experience who is confident managing subcontractors, coordinating trades and maintaining programme, quality and health and safety standards across multiple live projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate electrical and mechanical installation works across multiple commercial fit-out projects.
- Manage and direct subcontractors and site operatives across various locations.
- Ensure works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate electrical installations, including power, lighting, containment, fire alarms, data and associated systems.
- Oversee mechanical works and ensure effective coordination with electrical services.
- Review construction drawings, specifications and programmes to plan and sequence works.
- Monitor labour, materials, plant and equipment requirements.
- Conduct site inspections, quality checks and progress reviews.
- Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation.
- Support commissioning, snagging and project handovers.
- Identify and resolve site issues to minimise delays and maintain productivity.
- Attend project meetings and provide clear progress and risk updates.
- Proven experience as an M&E Foreman, Electrical Foreman, M&E Supervisor or Electrical Supervisor.
- Demonstrable experience delivering commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.
- Strong electrical installation background with supervisory experience.
- Good working knowledge of mechanical building services.
- Experience coordinating mechanical and electrical trades on site.
- Experience managing subcontractors and operatives across live commercial projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, sites or work fronts simultaneously.
- Experience with power, lighting, containment, fire alarm and data installations.
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- SSSTS or SMSTS.
- ECS Gold Card or equivalent.
- First Aid at Work.
- PASMA and/or IPAF.
- Experience working in live or occupied commercial environments.
- Experience supporting commissioning, snagging and handover activities.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Company van provided.
- Pension scheme.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Varied portfolio of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties.
- Commercial fit-outs
- Commercial refurbishments
- Retail units
- Back-of-house facilities
- Electrical installations and upgrades
- Mechanical and electrical small works
- Live and occupied commercial environments
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