Working Electrical Supervisor

Job Title: Working Electrical Supervisor (Electrical, Fire & Security Systems)

Location: West London 
Salary: 45,000 Per annum 
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Electrical Supervisor looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference to residents' safety and quality of life?

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Working Electrical Supervisor to join our Electrical Department. In this key role, you will split your time between hands-on technical work and the day-to-day supervision of a skilled team. You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of electrical, fire, and security services across a large portfolio of social housing properties.

This is not just a management role; it’s a leadership position where your expertise will ensure that critical life safety and security systems—including fire alarms, door entry, warden call, and access control—remain fully operational and compliant, protecting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of Electricians, Apprentices, and specialist subcontractors. Plan and allocate workloads to ensure efficient and safe delivery of services.

• Hands-On Delivery: Actively participate in the installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair of electrical systems, fire alarms, door entry, access control, and telecare systems across occupied and void properties.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all works are carried out in full compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition), the Electricity at Work Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022, and all relevant fire safety legislation. Review and verify all electrical certification, including EICRs.

• Quality Assurance: Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and quality checks. Ensure first-time fix rates are high and remedial works are prioritized and completed on time.

• Customer Service: Liaise with residents, housing officers, and clients to coordinate works, minimize disruption, and deliver a professional, customer-focused service.

About You

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Significant post-qualification experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and inspection.

• Proven experience supervising electricians or multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection and Testing, and current 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.

• Certification: ECS Gold Card (or equivalent).

• Experience managing planned, reactive, and compliance maintenance programmes within occupied residential properties.

• Experience reviewing technical certification and preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

• A full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience working within social housing or local authority maintenance contracts.

• Experience with fire alarm maintenance (BS 5839), communal door entry, access control, and telecare systems.

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate.

• Leadership and Management qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• A strong commitment to resident safety and excellent customer service.

• Professional integrity, accountability, and high personal standards.

• A proactive problem-solver who remains calm under pressure.

• A positive attitude towards change and continuous professional development.