Summary

The Electrical Superintendent will provide leadership, oversight, and coordination of electrical installation and construction activities on a nuclear construction project. The role will ensure all work is delivered safely, to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget, in full compliance with UK legislation, British Standards, and Nuclear Site Licence conditions.

This position carries accountability for the supervision and performance of multiple teams led by first-line supervisors, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Key responsibilities

Health, Safety & Nuclear Safety Culture

• Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and nuclear safety culture across all activities.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and legal obligations.
• Deliver safety briefs, toolbox talks, and pre-/post-job briefings.
• Act as a visible champion for safety, ensuring best practice is consistently applied.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and manage a team of 3-5 Supervisors, each responsible for 8-12 operatives.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management for Supervisors and Operatives.
• Maintain discipline, morale, and timekeeping within the workforce.
• Ensure Supervisors and their teams receive technical instructions, resources, and training.
• Develop and implement training plans for Supervisors and Operatives.

Planning & Coordination

• Oversee and coordinate electrical construction activities in line with project schedules.
• Develop and review fortnightly and monthly programmes, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently.
• Monitor progress, report performance, and resolve issues affecting productivity.
• Interface with other project teams (engineering, logistics, planning, scheduling) to align activity with the project critical path.
• Ensure technical queries are resolved quickly through coordination with Engineering teams.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, British Standards, and nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Produce and review method statements, risk assessments, and quality documentation.
• Monitor and inspect works to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and time parameters.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practice.

Essential Qualifications

• Electrical Qualification to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering or evidenced Time-served electrical apprenticeship.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Inspection & Testing Qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
• CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). xbpsjku
• Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management or NECS Supervisory Programme.