Head of Electrical (Power & EV Infrastructure)
Location: UK (Nationwide Travel Required / Head Office – Barnsley, South Yorkshire)
Type: Permanent | Senior Leadership
Salary: Up to and around £75k pending candidate experience. Offering a highly competitive salary consistent with top-tier industry roles
Our client is a growing multi-utility and infrastructure delivery partner, currently expanding its capability further in electrical and EV infrastructure. We are seeking a Head of Electrical to lead the establishment, accreditation, mobilisation and commercial growth of this division.
This role is suited to an individual who is a self-starter, has previously built, scaled or significantly developed an electrical function, with full ownership of compliance, delivery and commercial performance.
The Role:
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of the electrical division, including:
* Achieving and maintaining accreditation with NICEIC / NAPIT
* Acting as Qualifying Supervisor (QS) or implementing a compliant QS structure
* Establishing electrical policies, procedures, RAMS and technical standards
* Building and managing a competent electrical workforce
* Leading delivery across LV/HV electrical works and EV infrastructure projects
* Managing certification, inspection and testing processes
* Developing and maintaining supply chain relationships (manufacturers, wholesalers, subcontractors)
* Supporting tendering, estimating and pricing activities
* Driving revenue growth and embedding electrical capability into existing contracts
Key Responsibilities:
1. Compliance & Accreditation
* Lead application and approval process with NICEIC / NAPIT
* Ensure compliance with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and Part P requirements
* Implement inspection, testing and certification processes
* Maintain audit-ready documentation and processes
2. Operational Delivery
* Mobilise and manage electrical works across multiple projects
* Oversee EV charge point installations (domestic and commercial)
* Coordinate with civils teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions
* Ensure adherence to programme, quality and safety requirements
3. Team & Capability Build
* Recruit and develop electricians, supervisors and support roles
* Define competency requirements and training pathways
* Upskill existing operatives where appropriate
* Establish scalable team structures aligned to workload
4. Commercial & Growth
* Support pricing, estimating and bid submissions alongside Commercial Team
* Work with SLT to identify and secure new work opportunities
* Leverage existing client relationships to introduce electrical services
* Develop partnerships with EV manufacturers and suppliers
Experience Required:
* Demonstrable experience building or scaling an electrical division or business unit
* Strong commercial awareness including pricing, margins and cost control
* Experience managing teams and subcontractors
* Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
* Proven experience delivering electrical works within utilities, infrastructure or construction environments
* Experience in EV charge point installation (domestic and/or commercial)
* Understanding of DNO processes and network constraints (advantageous)
Qualifications:
* Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
* 18th Edition (BS 7671)
* Inspection & Testing (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)
* Previous experience as a Qualifying Supervisor (NICEIC / NAPIT)
* Any further qualifications and accreditations that would benefit demonstrating experience
Key Deliverables (First 6–12 Months)
* Electrical accreditation achieved (NICEIC / NAPIT)
* Fully operational electrical team mobilised
* EV infrastructure capability established
* Initial projects delivered across multiple clients
* Pipeline of secured and repeatable workstreams
This role is critical to accelerating our clients entry into the electrical market and enabling delivery within a compressed timeframe.
Location & Travel
* Head office location – Barnsley, South Yorkshire (provisional base of operations)
* UK-wide role
* Regular travel to project sites and client locations will be required