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About The Role
Balfour Beatty is a key partner in Anglian Water’s @One Alliance, a collaboration with eight industry leaders that delivers around 40% of the water company’s capital investment programme. As the site grows into its most ambitious Asset Management Period yet, we are leading the way in nature‑based, sustainable solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes. As a Site Electrical Supervisor you will lead the safe delivery of electrical works across our projects, working closely with the Lead Construction Manager and delivery teams. You will oversee electricians, electrical supervisors and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, and you will act as an Electrical Appointed Person, managing permits, isolations and compliance with electrical safety rules.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and allocate work to electrical supervisors, electricians and apprentices across multiple projects
* Ensure compliance with @One Alliance electrical safety rules, statutory regulations and method statements
* Issue permits for electrical works and isolations, ensuring safe systems of work are always followed
* Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks, pre‑start briefings and promote a proactive safety culture
* Monitor progress, track daily outputs and resolve any issues that could impact delivery or budgets
* Oversee subcontractors and commissioning engineers, supporting safe commissioning and testing phases
* Ensure inspection and test plans, as‑built drawings and NICEIC certificates are completed to standard
* Manage plant, equipment and material requirements to keep works progressing smoothly
* Support the development of electrical supervisors, apprentices and self‑delivery teams
* Promote innovation and digital tools to improve delivery and efficiency
Who We're Looking For
We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Site Electrical Supervisor with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills. The ideal candidate will:
Qualifications
* CSCS affiliated Electrical Supervisor card and proven supervisory experience in electrical works
* Mechanical & Electrical experience within the water or construction industry
* BS7671 18th Edition qualification and C&G 2391/2394/2395 Inspection and Testing
* CITB SMSTS, First Aid, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
* Experience issuing permits and working as an Electrical Appointed Person (AP)
* Strong understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations, WIMES, and hazardous area compliance (DSEAR/ATEX)
* Excellent ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, SLDs and panel schematics
* Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams
* IT skills and openness to adopting digital ways of working
Benefits
* Smart working, including staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata)
* Family‑friendly policies, including 28 weeks full‑pay maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full‑pay paternity/partner leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and deliver social value to the communities where we work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. Through the Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we grow a diverse workforce and develop an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, eni, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure it is fair and inclusive for all. Please share any feedback on the process at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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