Electrical Supervisor
Optima Site Solutions Ltd
Location: Oxford & Southampton
Salary: Competitive (dependant 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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