At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise E&I installations and ensure safety compliance on gas sites.
- Company: Leading engineering contractor with a focus on critical utility projects.
- Benefits: Long-term project exposure and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Ideal for organised, safety-focused individuals who thrive in challenging environments.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in E&I roles, with relevant certifications and experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
GPW are working with a leading engineering and utilities contractor who are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Approved Supervisor to join their team. The business delivers critical work across gas transmission and industrial sites and offers long-term, high-value project exposure.
Role Overview:
- Supervise and carry out Electrical & Instrumentation installation, commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and testing activities on operational gas sites.
- Work within hazardous area environments (ATEX/DSEAR), including Ex & IS systems, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
- Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and corrective actions, while reading, interpreting, and updating electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Carry out isolations, risk assessments, and work within Permit to Work (PTW) systems, maintaining accurate reports, inspection records, and documentation.
- Liaise with clients, site teams, and project stakeholders, while identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience within Electrical & Instrumentation roles, ideally within gas transmission and distribution.
- Experience working on major utility or gas network operator sites with strong knowledge of hazardous area installations.
- Proven background in inspection, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding.
- Ability to work independently, supervise on-site activities, and operate within Permit to Work systems.
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Time Served Electrician with City & Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2 and 18th Edition (C&G 2382).
- Inspection & Testing (C&G 2377).
- CompEx Ex01–04 plus Ex05 & Ex06 (Dust).
- EUSR, SCO Core & SCO91, plus relevant client competency authorisations.
Desirable:
- PASMA, HSG47, and First Aid (FAW / EFAW).
- Additional utility competencies or instrumentation calibration and commissioning experience.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality workmanship.
- Organised, communicative, and self-motivated with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Flexible across maintenance, project, and commissioning environments, with the ability to lead and maintain high standards.
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