Senior Electrical Supervisor

Galliford Try•East Hampton, CT

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Supervisor is a critical leadership role supporting project delivery across the Thames Water framework. Based in Hampton, with travel across the framework, the role leads Electrical Supervisors and works with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, MEICA and Commissioning teams to deliver electrical installation works safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality and compliance standards. The role also helps create a safe and inclusive working environment for employees, partners and the supply chain, and supports commissioning and handover through effective planning, coordination and defect resolution.

Requirements

  • Experience working in the water industry or a similar regulated infrastructure environment.
  • Experience leading and supporting teams across multiple projects.
  • A strong track record of delivering electrical installation works through to successful project handover.
  • Experience managing client relationships and collaboratively resolving project delivery issues.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and report preparation.
  • Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
  • Understanding of water industry processes and standards.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment used within the water industry.
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • CSCS or ECS card in an appropriate discipline.
  • EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
  • SSSTS as a minimum.
  • First Aid at Work.
  • BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition).

Nice To Haves

  • SMSTS.
  • City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Test & Inspect.
  • City & Guilds Authorised Person Module (AP12).
  • DSEAR Awareness.
  • CompEx FxF or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical installation works on assigned projects in conjunction with the MEICA Lead.
  • Understand project electrical requirements, commissioning requirements and interfaces with existing equipment and processes.
  • Support the design team with electrical system specifications and general electrical design issues.
  • Supervise Electrical Supervisors and electrical subcontractors, maintain health and safety and quality standards, and inspect and snag electrical works for compliance.
  • Act as Authorised Person Electrical (APE) under Galliford Try Electrical Safety Rules; carry out switching operations, control work on electrical systems, confirm workers are competent and qualified, ensure required equipment inspections, testing and maintenance take place, and conduct regular electrical site safety inspections.
  • Review and authorise RAMS for electrical installation works.
  • Support the Commissioning team during commissioning and plant implementation.
  • Maintain snagging lists and progress completion of assigned snags and outstanding works, prioritising clearance while contractors are on site.
  • Support operation and maintenance activities until plant takeover and support the 28-day reliability test.
  • Work with the client Asset Operations Team to integrate works with existing assets.
  • Ensure electrical installation works meet project technical requirements, client specifications, Asset Standards and, where applicable, WIMES.
  • Ensure compliance with current Galliford Try electrical processes and procedures.
  • Engage specialist support functions, including DSEAR, Technical Authors and Document Controllers, early and clarify project needs, deliverables and timescales.
  • Coordinate electrical activities with Galliford Try and subcontractor resources to meet project requirements and programme.
  • Coordinate with the planner to incorporate regular electrical installation programme updates into the main contract programme and hold progress meetings at appropriate intervals.
  • Witness CFAT testing as instructed by the MEICA Lead.
  • Maintain paperwork, records, inspection and test check forms, and pass subcontractor operation and maintenance information to Document Control.
  • Ensure the team works safely and follows Galliford Try processes and procedures.

Benefits

  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays.
  • Corporate discounts.
  • Cycle to Work schemes.
  • Comprehensive pension plan.
  • Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
  • Private medical scheme options for salaried employees.
  • Employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support.
  • Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to the role.
  • Be Well programme offering discounts, advice and support.
  • High-quality training, leadership development, apprenticeship programmes and tailored Career Paths support.
  • Agile Working programme offering flexibility in when, where and how work is performed where appropriate.
  • Competitive salary.
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