United Infrastructure
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Business Areas
* Utility Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power, and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
* Social Infrastructure: Revitalise homes and communities through retrofit, refurbishment, and maintenance.
Job Description
The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supervising electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and fault‑finding activities across water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, network assets, and associated infrastructure. The role ensures that all electrical works are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with water industry regulations, statutory requirements, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervision & Leadership
o Supervise a team of electricians, technicians, and contractors.
o Plan and allocate daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow and resource utilisation.
o Monitor work quality, ensuring adherence to specifications, drawings, and method statements.
o Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
* Electrical Maintenance & Installation
o Oversee maintenance of LV electrical systems, motor control centres (MCCs), pumps, panels, cabling systems, instrumentation, and control equipment.
o Supervise installation of new electrical equipment and plant upgrades in treatment works and network assets.
o Ensure planned preventive maintenance (PPM) is completed to schedule and reactive tasks are addressed promptly.
* Compliance, Safety & Quality
o Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), WIMES, HSE Act, LOTO procedures, DSEAR/ATEX where applicable.
o Conduct risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
o Maintain accurate quality documentation including test certificates and commissioning records.
* Fault Diagnosis & Technical Problem‑Solving
o Provide technical expertise in diagnosing electrical, control, and automation faults.
o Escalate complex issues and work with engineering teams, SCADA/ICA engineers, and OEMs.
o Perform root‑cause analysis following equipment failures.
* Construction & Project Support
o Supervise electrical works on capital and refurbishment projects.
o Ensure contractor compliance with specifications, safety standards, permits‑to‑work, and site rules.
o Assist with design reviews, installation checks, commissioning, and handover documentation.
* Asset & Documentation Management
o Keep electrical drawings, schematics, and asset information up to date.
o Record maintenance activities in the asset management system (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
o Provide input for asset condition assessments and lifecycle planning.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
* City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
* City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent.
* CSCS/ECS card.
* SSSTS card.
* Jib Gold card.
* Water Hygiene / EUSR National Water Hygiene “Blue Card” (or ability to obtain).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience & Technical Skills
* Proven experience supervising electrical works in the water or utilities industry.
* Strong knowledge of water treatment assets: pumps, MCCs, chemical dosing equipment, blowers, screens, UV/ozone systems, etc.
* Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems (ICA).
* Ability to read electrical drawings and interpret technical documentation.
* Experience managing contractors and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.
Behavioural Competencies
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* Proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
* Team‑focused with good interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
* Based at treatment works, pumping stations, or regional sites.
* Includes site visits, climbing ladders, confined spaces (with training).
* Participation in standby/rota call‑out system may be required.
* Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Additional Information & Benefits
* Career development – supported to develop, grow skills, progress career.
* Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounts – leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
* Employee networks – Veteran’s, Women’s, Young People’s networks with CPD, Social Value, team building.
* Health and Wellbeing Support – virtual GP, Dentist, mental health support, fitness, nutrition, financial and legal advice.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Payroll Giving – donate from gross pay to charities.
* Pension – eligible to join and company contribution.
* Personal Support Network – dedicated buddy and mentor, early careers community.
* Reward and Award Schemes – long‑service awards, above and beyond rewards.
* Social Value – encouraged to support social impact activities yearly.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Construction
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