Electrical Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor – Data Centre Project

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Permanent

Reporting To: MEP Project Manager / Electrical Project Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a leading general contractor delivering a major data centre project in London. The successful candidate will oversee electrical installation works on-site, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards expected in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all on-site electrical works across the data centre project
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring performance aligns with programme, quality, and safety expectations
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, specifications, and schematics
• Ensure all works comply with UK regulations, industry standards, and project-specific requirements
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and progress reporting
• Support project planning, including short-term lookaheads and resource allocation
• Liaise with internal teams (construction, QA/QC, commissioning) and external stakeholders
• Ensure proper implementation of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work
• Oversee installation of critical systems such as:
• LV/MV distribution
• UPS systems
• Generators
• Cable containment and routing
• Earthing and bonding systems
• Assist in testing, commissioning, and handover processes
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues on-site

Health & Safety

• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inductions
• Ensure all electrical activities are carried out in accordance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Promote a strong safety culture across the project team

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor on large-scale construction projects (data centre experience highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of electrical systems within mission-critical environments
• Experience working for a general contractor or major subcontractor
• Excellent knowledge of UK electrical standards and regulations (e.g., BS 7671)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification
• ECS/CSCS card (Supervisor level or above)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations ()

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience on Tier III or Tier IV data centre projects
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated systems testing
• Experience working in live or high-risk environments

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• London project exposure with a leading contractor
• Opportunities for career progression within mission-critical construction
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits