Job Description
Project Supervisor (Electrical)
Lead essential electrical projects that keep communities connected. Join UK Power Networks' Capital Programme team and take charge of delivering high-impact schemes across our APP and Major Connections portfolio. Based in Bury St Edmunds, Colchester or Stevenage, this is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where safety, quality and delivery matter every day.
What's on offer? A permanent role reporting to the Operations Manager or Lead Engineer, with a salary of 68,144, a 3% bonus, and blended working after probation: 3 days in the office and 2 remote. You'll also benefit from 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a strong pension contribution, retail discounts, health and wellbeing support, and tax-efficient schemes including Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing.
Why join us? In this role, you'll manage teams of UKPN staff and contractors, coordinate site activity, and help deliver multiple projects from early planning through to close-out. You'll work closely with Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, Programme Managers and supply chain partners to keep programmes on track, uphold technical standards, and ensure excellent safety, environmental and customer outcomes.
- Lead a portfolio of electrical projects and site teams across delivery phases.
- Coordinate labour, materials, contractors and site activities to meet programme targets.
- Champion safety, quality, compliance and environmental standards on every project.
- Support audits, reporting, completion records, and construction assurance activities.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, clients and delivery partners.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced supervisor with strong electrical or construction project delivery knowledge, ideally supported by an HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Construction or Civil Engineering. You should bring solid understanding of CDM, quality and safety requirements, experience managing site teams and contractors, and confidence working with tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office. A full driving licence is essential, and qualifications such as NRSWA, IOSH, CITB SMSTS and relevant temporary works or permit competencies will be highly valued.
Ready to apply?
If you want to lead important infrastructure projects, develop high-performing teams and make a visible impact in a critical industry, we'd love to hear from you. Closing date: 02/06/2026. Candidates who do not meet every requirement may still be considered, with training and development support where appropriate.
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