Electrical Supervisor

Electrical Supervisor - Newmarket

Rate: £280 - £300 P.D (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to support the delivery of a major prison refurbishment project in Newmarket. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, compliant, and timely execution of all electrical works within a secure and highly regulated environment.

You will supervise day-to-day site activities, oversee electrical operatives and subcontractors, ensure compliance with all prison security protocols, and report into the Electrical Construction Manager to help drive quality and programme performance.

• Supervise all electrical installation and refurbishment works on-site.
• Oversee and coordinate electrical operatives, apprentices, and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure works comply with BS standards, project specifications, and security requirements.
• Carry out regular site inspections, quality checks, and progress reporting to the Construction Manager.
• Liaise with prison estate teams, site management, and other stakeholders as required.
• Implement and monitor method statements, risk assessments, and permits to work.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety legislation within a secure environment.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Identify site-level risks, resolve day-to-day issues, and help maintain programme targets.

• Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor or similar role.
• Background in commercial refurbishment or complex live-site environments (secure sites advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to supervise operatives and subcontractors effectively on-site.
• Good communication, reporting, and organisational skills.
• ECS/CSCS (Supervisor level), SSSTS, and relevant electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition, City & Guilds).
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain prison vetting.