Job Description
Electrical Supervisor
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance services across a portfolio of commercial, healthcare, education, retail and public sector facilities. Across the Hampshire and Wiltshire Regions, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical engineers, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, maintaining service delivery standards and supporting the operational management of facilities management contracts.
This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems within occupied buildings.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support a team of mobile and site-based electrical engineers.
Manage reactive maintenance activities and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.
Ensure all electrical works are completed in accordance with current legislation, British Standards and industry best practice.
Conduct site inspections, quality audits and technical assessments.
Review and sign off electrical certification and associated documentation.
Support the delivery of minor works, refurbishment projects and lifecycle replacement programmes.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including RAMS, permit-to-work systems and safe isolation procedures.
Assist with quoting and estimating for additional works.
Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance where required.
Monitor engineer performance, conduct toolbox talks and support training and development initiatives.
Manage materials, plant and equipment requirements to ensure efficient service delivery.
Support out-of-hours call-out escalation when required.
Electrical Systems Covered
The Electrical Supervisor will have responsibility for the maintenance and compliance of:
Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems
Lighting and emergency lighting systems
Power distribution and containment systems
UPS systems
Generators
Fire alarm interfaces
Access control systems
Building Management Systems (BMS) interfaces
Small power installations
Fixed wire testing programmes
Essential Qualifications & Experience
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
City & Guilds 2360, 2330 or equivalent electrical qualification.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
Proven experience supervising electrical maintenance teams within a Facilities Management environment.
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and electrical regulations.
Experience managing reactive maintenance contracts.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent fault-finding and technical troubleshooting abilities.
Client-focused approach with strong communication skills.
Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
Commercial awareness and budget management experience.
Strong understanding of FM contract delivery and compliance requirements.
Competent in Microsoft Office and CAFM systems.
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual review
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Private healthcare (where applicable)
Ongoing training and career development
Employee assistance programme