Commercial Electrical Supervisor in Congleton

An experienced and motivated Commercial Electrical Supervisor is required for a permanent position, responsible for supervising electrical installations and maintenance across commercial projects. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to manage electrical teams safely and efficiently while ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating electrical engineers, electricians and subcontractors across commercial projects.
• Overseeing day-to-day electrical installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Ensuring all electrical works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with current regulations, specifications and project requirements.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and technical documentation.
• Planning and allocating daily workloads, labour and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting any issues, delays or requirements to the Project Manager or Contracts Manager.
• Conducting regular quality inspections to ensure works meet the required standards.
• Carrying out toolbox talks, site inductions and daily briefings where required.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring RAMS and permit-to-work procedures are followed correctly.
• Liaising with site management, project managers, clients, consultants and other trades.
• Coordinating electrical works with mechanical, HVAC, fire alarm, BMS and other building services.
• Assisting with material procurement and stock control.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring works are completed in accordance with project programme requirements.
• Assisting with testing, inspection, commissioning and handover of completed installations.
• Maintaining accurate site records, progress reports, timesheets and project documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site by providing practical and effective solutions.
• Providing support to the Project Manager or Contracts Manager with project planning and delivery.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Supervisor or Electrical Site Supervisor within the commercial sector.
• Strong background in commercial electrical installation and building services.
• Qualified electricians with relevant electrical qualifications and hold 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• An Inspection & Testing qualification, SSSTS or SMSTS, and NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent would be desirable.
• An ECS or JIB card would also be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems and installations.
• Proven experience supervising electrical teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and site procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Desirable Commercial Experience

• Experience across commercial offices, retail units, hotels, schools and educational facilities, hospitals and healthcare environments, warehouses and industrial units, data centres, refurbishment projects and new-build commercial projects.
• Experience with lighting and emergency lighting, power distribution, containment systems, fire alarm systems, access control and security systems, small power, BMS and controls, LV distribution, testing and commissioning.

Personal Attributes

• Confident and proactive electrical supervisor with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and manage site teams.
• Professional when dealing with clients, contractors, colleagues and other site personnel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Safety-conscious and quality-driven approach.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet project deadlines and resolve problems efficiently.
• Commercially aware and practical in their approach to problem solving.

Role Benefits

• Permanent position offering stable and long-term employment with an established company.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities, ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work across a variety of commercial electrical projects.
• Company Van.
• Supportive management structure and professional working environment.
• Potential progression into Senior Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Project Manager or Contracts Management positions.