Senior Electrical Supervisor

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Senior Electrical Supervisor Southern Water

Location: Chichester (with travel across the Southern Water framework)

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Supervisor to play a key role in the successful delivery of projects across the Southern Water Framework.

Reporting into the project delivery team you will lead a team of Electrical Supervisors ensuring the safe efficient and high-quality delivery of electrical installation works across a portfolio of projects. Working closely with Project Managers the MEICA team and Commissioning teams you will help ensure works are completed to programme quality standards and commissioning requirements.

You will oversee electrical installation activities throughout the project lifecycle support successful project handover and promote a collaborative Right First Time approach to delivery.

What youll be doing:

Senior Electrical Supervisor Responsibilities

In addition to undertaking Electrical Supervisor duties you will:

• Lead the electrical delivery of an assigned project portfolio.
• Manage and support a team of Electrical Supervisors providing day-to-day leadership and line management.
• Ensure a full understanding of project MEICA requirements commissioning needs and interfaces with existing assets and processes.
• Champion Galliford Trys Design-to-Commission & Takeover approach working closely with design teams to integrate new works safely and effectively.
• Coordinate competent electrical resources across projects in collaboration with Operational Managers and the Head of MEICA & Commissioning.
• Support workforce planning recruitment and onboarding activities in partnership with HR.
• Identify development opportunities and support training mentoring and professional growth within the team.
• Monitor performance against business KPIs and recommend improvements to safety quality and efficiency.
• Ensure electrical delivery meets project and programme requirements across the portfolio.
• Maintain compliance with electrical quality processes and procedures.

Electrical Supervisor Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise electrical installation works on assigned projects.
• Ensure electrical works are delivered safely efficiently and in line with project requirements.
• Support the design team with electrical specifications and technical design considerations.
• Supervise electrical subcontractors ensuring high standards of health safety environmental compliance and quality.
• Carry out inspections snagging and quality assurance activities to verify compliance with relevant standards.
• Act as Electrical Authorised Person (AP) under Galliford Try Electrical Safety Rules including switching operations and control of work on electrical systems.
• Ensure individuals working under your control are competent qualified and suitably briefed.
• Review and approve RAMS for electrical installation activities.
• Undertake routine electrical safety inspections and ensure required testing maintenance and inspections are completed.
• Support commissioning activities through all stages of commissioning and plant implementation.
• Manage and progress snagging items through to completion.
• Support operational and maintenance activities through to plant takeover and reliability testing.
• Work closely with Client Asset Operations teams to ensure seamless integration with existing assets.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications asset standards WIMES requirements and Galliford Try procedures.
• Coordinate with specialist support teams including DSEAR advisors Technical Authors and Document Controllers.
• Ensure electrical activities are effectively coordinated with Galliford Try and subcontract delivery teams.
• Contribute to programme planning and ensure commissioning activities are integrated into the overall project programme.
• Attend and support commissioning meetings and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) where required.
• Oversee electrical testing in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure all records inspection documentation test certificates and O&M information are accurately maintained and submitted.
• Drive timely completion of outstanding works and defects.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project activities.

About you:

• Solid experience within the water industry.
• Proven experience managing and delivering electrical installation works on site.
• Experience working directly with clients and resolving issues that may affect project delivery.
• A track record of delivering electrical installations through to successful commissioning and project takeover.
• Strong knowledge of health safety and environmental practices.
• Good understanding of water industry processes and operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment used within the water sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including report preparation and presentation.

Qualifications (or working towards):

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• CSCS or ECS card in a relevant discipline.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• SSSTS (minimum requirement) SMSTS (preferred)
• Electrical Authorised Person (Low Voltage).
• BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Testing and Inspection.
• City & Guilds Authorised Person Module.
• CompEx FxF or equivalent.
• First Aid at Work (preferred)
• DSEAR Awareness (preferred)

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 3.8 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy were poised for further growth and success so if youre committed talented and enthusiastic Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme which offers discounts on certain products advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when where and how you work. Where appropriate site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices offering different amounts of structure regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve peoples lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need providing opportunities for our people to learn grow and progress working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values delivering excellence for our clients and the community being passionate about our role in providing vital services putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing and collaborating with our clients supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Dont meet every requirement of the role Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try we are committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement of the role we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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