Electrical Supervisor in Reading, Berkshire
Posted by TLG Infrastructure Limited
£280 – £300 a day
Reading · Contract
Location: Thames Valley Park, Reading
Rate: £280-£300 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: Up to 3 Months
Sector: M&E Building Services / Commercial Fit-Out
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing M&E contractor looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Supervisor for a commercial CAT B fit-out project at Thames Valley Park, Reading.
Our client is delivering a £3.5 million MEP package across three floors, with the project being completed in three phases.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Supervisor with a strong commercial fit-out background to join an established site team and take responsibility for overseeing the electrical installations through to completion.
The Role
As Electrical Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day electrical installation works on site, managing electrical labour and subcontractors, and ensuring all works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
You will work closely with the MEP Project Manager, Site Manager and other trades to coordinate electrical activities and ensure the smooth delivery of the electrical package.
The role will involve supervising electrical installations across a live commercial fit-out environment, ensuring works are completed in line with drawings, specifications and project deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise electrical installations across a three-floor CAT B commercial fit-out.
Manage electrical operatives, subcontractors and specialist installers on site.
Coordinate daily electrical activities and ensure works progress in line with the construction programme.
Oversee installations including containment, power distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarms and associated electrical services.
Review electrical drawings, specifications and installation details.
Ensure electrical works are completed to the required quality and safety standards.
Coordinate electrical installations with mechanical services, ceilings, partitions and other trades.
Monitor labour productivity and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager.
Identify and resolve installation issues, clashes and technical queries.
Ensure materials, equipment and labour are available to maintain progress.
Carry out site inspections, quality checks and snagging.
Oversee electrical testing, inspection and commissioning activities.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements, including RAMS, toolbox talks and site procedures.
Attend site coordination meetings and liaise with the main contractor and wider project team.
Assist with final snagging, certification and handover documentation.
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor with a strong background in commercial M&E Building Services projects.
Ideally, you will have:
Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor or Electrical Site Supervisor.
Strong background working for Electrical or M&E Building Services contractors.
Previous experience delivering commercial CAT A / CAT B fit-out or refurbishment projects.
Good technical knowledge of electrical building services installations.
Experience supervising electrical labour and subcontractors.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
Experience coordinating electrical works alongside mechanical and other construction trades.
Good understanding of electrical testing, inspection and commissioning.
Strong Health & Safety awareness.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
SSSTS or SMSTS.
Relevant ECS / CSCS card.
Electrical qualifications, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
What's on Offer
£280-£300 per day - Outside IR35
Contract opportunity for up to 3 months
Commercial CAT B fit-out project in Reading
Established M&E Building Services contractor
Opportunity to supervise electrical installations on a £3.5m MEP project
Support from an experienced project management and site team
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If you're an experienced Electrical Supervisor with a strong commercial fit-out background and are available for contract work in Reading, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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