Electrical Supervisor in City of London

At GRAHAM, we are more than one of the UKs leading Facilities Management and construction partners, we are a trusted collaborator committed to creating high-quality learning environments and supporting the evolving needs of education-sector clients. As part of a major long-term campus transformation programme, we are seeking an Electrical Supervisor to support the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of electrical maintenance, minor works, and lifecycle activities across a live and operational university estate.

This role will support a multi-year programme focused on enhancing building systems, modernising electrical infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with statutory and technical standards. The Electrical Supervisor will lead a team of engineers, coordinate subcontractors, oversee day-to-day electrical operations, and ensure high standards of safety, performance, and customer service across the estate.

Supported by continued growth and a commitment to investing in our people, GRAHAM is looking for an experienced and proactive electrical professional who can lead operational delivery, drive quality, and support excellence across a complex and high-profile contract.

Benefits:

• Up to 36 days paid annual leave
• Excellent Company Pension
• Free Life Assurance
• Training and Development
• Discounted Private Health Care Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership and BUPA Health Assessments

Location: London

Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

The Electrical Supervisor will:

• Supervise and lead a team of electrical engineers delivering planned, reactive, and remedial maintenance activities across a multi-site university estate.
• Coordinate daily workloads, schedule tasks, allocate labour, and ensure timely completion of works in accordance with contract requirements.
• Support the delivery of electrical elements of lifecycle works, minor projects, and refurbishment activities, ensuring seamless integration with other trades.
• Liaise with the helpdesk, FM teams, and planners to prioritise work, manage job flow, and ensure accurate status updates.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with statutory requirements, British Standards, IET Wiring Regulations, and health & safety procedures.
• Carry out electrical maintenance or fault-finding tasks during peak demand or as required by operational needs.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions, briefings, and safety checks for direct staff and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontracted electrical works, including performance, quality checks, safety compliance, and progress tracking.
• Engage with building users, academic staff, and client representatives to ensure clear communication, minimal disruption, and positive customer experience.
• Monitor site conditions, maintain accurate records, and document project progress, defects, variations, and completed works.
• Undertake quality inspections, self-snags, and electrical compliance checks to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate material call-offs, tool requirements, and procurement requests.
• Produce and contribute to operational, KPI, and performance reports for internal and client meetings.
• Ensure accurate asset information, test certificates, commissioning data, and O&M documentation are produced and maintained.
• Support incident response, emergency repairs, and out-of-hours escalation when required.
• Mentor junior engineers and support skills development within the electrical team.
• Represent GRAHAM professionally at all times when interacting with clients, users, and stakeholders.
• Undertake any other duties relevant to the role in line with contract and operational needs.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria

• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering.
• City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395 Testing & Inspection qualification.
• Current IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).
• Demonstrable experience supervising electrical teams in commercial, industrial, or large-scale FM environments.
• Strong experience in electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, and compliance testing.
• Good understanding of electrical systems within complex estates (e.g., campuses, hospitals, public buildings).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple jobs and teams.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and general IT systems for reporting, scheduling, and documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing direct staff and subcontractors.

Desirable Criteria

• Awareness or training in High Voltage systems.
• Confined space training.
• IPAF or PASMA certification.
• COSHH and Manual Handling training.
• Experience working within higher-education, public-sector, or similar operational estates.
• Experience working within lifecycle replacement programmes or minor works delivery.