Head of Electrics
Location: London / SE
About the Company
A leading scenic and production company delivering high-end events, exhibitions, and theatre installations across the UK. The company combines workshop fabrication, electrical expertise, and on-site installation to deliver large-scale, high-quality projects.
Role Summary
The Head of Electrics will lead the electrical department across multiple sites, managing a team of electricians and lighting/electrical designers. This hands-on leadership role oversees the design, preparation, and installation of lighting and electrical products, ensuring work meets British Standards and is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high quality. While primarily workshop-based, the role will also support on-site installations as required.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-On
* Prepare electrical distribution and terminate lighting products on decorations
* Work on prototypes, product testing, and electrical refurbishments
* Support on-site installations, takedowns, and callbacks
* Provide practical electrical support across other departments
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and mentor electricians and designers
* Allocate tasks, oversee workflow, and ensure quality standards
* Conduct appraisals, manage recruitment, HR admin, and training
* Maintain workshop standards, tools, and materials
Design & Production Planning
* Review and sign off electrical designs and drawings
* Advise on stock levels and sourcing of consumables
* Plan electrical work, coordinate capacity and deadlines, and update production schedules
* Standardise processes to improve efficiency and decision-making
Organisation & Communication
* Maintain tidy, organised workshop and inventory systems
* Compile and allocate electrical products ahead of on-site works
* Liaise with operations, PMs, and logistics teams to coordinate work packages
* Communicate regularly with production staff, site electricians, and management teams
Health & Safety
* Ensure all electrical work adheres to British Standards and H&S regulations
* Oversee PAT testing of decorations, cables, and equipment
* Assess team capabilities and deliver in-house and external training
Requirements
* Proven experience in scenic construction, events, exhibition, or theatre electrical work
* Leadership experience managing electricians and designers
* Hands-on expertise in electrical and lighting preparation, installation, and testing
* Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multi-site projects
* Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills