Electrical Site Supervisor

Electrical Site Supervisor

Location: London & South East

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to join a well-established and growing electrical contractor delivering high-quality commercial fit-out and electrical installation projects across London and the South East.

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on supervisor who enjoys leading from the front. You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating electrical installation teams, maintaining programme and quality standards, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships and a healthy pipeline of commercial projects, offering genuine long-term career progression.

As the Electrical Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising and coordinating electrical installation works across commercial projects.
• Leading and managing teams of electricians and apprentices, allocating work and monitoring productivity.
• Liaising with clients, main contractors and other trades to ensure projects run smoothly.
• Ensuring installations are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Monitoring programme progress and resolving site issues to minimise delays.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality throughout all stages of installation.
• Carrying out or overseeing inspection and testing where required.
• Identifying design queries, variations and programme risks, escalating these to the Project Manager.
• Supporting efficient labour allocation, material management and accurate site records.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Promoting and enforcing safe working practices on site.
• Reviewing and implementing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Delivering site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Conducting site inspections and maintaining health and safety documentation.
• Ensuring all operatives hold the appropriate ECS/CSCS cards and relevant certifications.

About You

• Fully qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2360/2365 or equivalent).
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• ECS or CSCS Gold Card (or above).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory, foreman or leading hand role within commercial electrical installations.
• Experience managing teams of electricians on live construction or fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical installations and BS 7671.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent).
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Experience within commercial fit-out, retail, industrial, residential or public sector projects.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, data installations, security systems and mechanical interfaces.

The successful candidate will be:

• A proactive and solutions-focused supervisor who enjoys overcoming challenges.
• A confident leader capable of motivating and developing site teams.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional when dealing with clients, contractors and colleagues.
• Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship while maintaining excellent health and safety standards.
• Someone who takes ownership of projects and leads by example on site.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine long-term career progression within a growing business.
• Stable pipeline of commercial projects across London and the South East.
• Supportive working environment where contribution, leadership and commitment are recognised and rewarded.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial fit-out and electrical installation projects.

Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.

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