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Senior Electrical Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 18 May 2026
Salary: £400.0 to £450.0 per day
Additional salary information: Day rate
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 June 2026
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QJ
Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 4797745_1779093632

Summary

Senior Electrical Supervisor | £400-£450 per Day | Mobile Role | Government Sites

Senior Electrical Supervisor - Contract Opportunity


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Supervisor to join a long-term contract delivering maintenance and compliance services across multiple government sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled electrical professional with strong supervisory experience to work on a mobile basis, supporting critical infrastructure and ensuring high standards of delivery.

Key Job Details

  • Job Title: Senior Electrical Supervisor
  • Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Umbrella)
  • Contract Length: 6 months initial (ongoing potential)
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Location: Mobile (MOJ & Home Office sites) - Cambridge or Kent
  • Working Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm


Senior Electrical Supervisor Responsibilities

  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical works
  • Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on electrical systems and plant
  • Supervise and support electrical teams across multiple sites
  • Install and commission electrical plant and equipment
  • Ensure all works meet industry standards and compliance requirements
  • Maintain asset records and provide condition updates
  • Liaise with engineering teams to ensure efficient service delivery
  • Identify additional works and prepare cost estimates

Compliance & Supervisory Duties

  • Perform quality audits (QS duties) on both in-house and subcontractor works
  • Ensure all electrical installations comply with current regulations

Key RequirementsTo be considered for this Senior Electrical Supervisor role, you must have:

  • ECS Gold Card (Essential)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
  • AM1 & AM2 qualifications
  • 2391 Test & Inspection certification
  • 5-10+ years' electrical experience

Desirable Qualifications

  • NICEIC Qualifying Supervisor (QS) experience
  • Authorised Person (Low Voltage)

Why Apply?

  • Competitive day rate up to £450
  • Long-term contract with extension potential
  • Work across high-profile government projects
  • Opportunity to take a lead supervisory role
  • Diverse, multi-site working environment

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Electrical Supervisor looking for your next contract role, apply today with your CV to be considered.

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