Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.
Shape the future with Bilfinger UK: With a strong commitment to sustainability, Bilfinger UK stands out as a premier provider of engineering and maintenance services. For over 50 years, Bilfinger UK has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across the United Kingdom.
As a key member of the globally respected Bilfinger Group, Bilfinger UK has built a reputation as a versatile leader, offering both onshore and offshore services. From energy and utilities to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, the company’s broad expertise across various sectors makes it a trusted partner in the industry, as well as a work environment where you can develop your potential.
At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!
Bilfinger UK are looking for an Electrical Supervisor to join us at AWE in Reading.
As an Electrical Supervisor, you will need to be able to demonstrate experience in Electrical Installation Works, Managerial Roles and Electrical Engineering. Supervisors directly supervise all site work activities. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the work carried out by the electrical team including planning and developing work schedules.
You will be responsible for:
- Enforcing the company safe working ethic including enforcement of safety regulations, health and safety and adherence to proper codes and standards is a primary commitment.
- Keep up-to date with all electrical legislation, codes and standards and ensure all employees in your charge are up-to date with any changes or amendments
- Have experience of and an understanding of both high and low voltage electrical systems
- Have practical experience and skills in the installation, repair and maintenance of all types of high and low voltage electrical systems
- Be knowledgeable in the type of tools, materials and equipment used in the electrical trade and their correct use
- Supervise and setting to work your workforce
- Ensure the workspace is in an acceptable condition and suitable for use
- Ensure that all controls are in place where required to reduce risk and that all essential safety requirements are made aware to the team before works commence
- Continually monitor quality of workmanship and standards during installation works -
- Apply supervisory techniques
- Communicate effectively with employees in your charge
- Conducting ongoing evaluations of personnel
- Recommendation for promotion/team roles
- Discipline of personnel
- Review of plans for new projects, including inspection of new structures to ensure compatibility with existing electrical codes and maintenance standards.
- Maintenance of carious records, submission of reports, including timesheets.
- Develop, implement and monitor the safe systems of work & site specific documentation that we use.
- Estimating time and materials requirements for assigned work projects and tasks.
- Assist the engineering team with any design requirements including surveys and reports.
- Work with commercial awareness to ensure budgeting guidelines are met and all works are completed on schedule and within budget cost
- Working with the Quality Team to ensure ITP,LTQR & check sheet are up to date and compliant
Qualifications
- Completed a Fully Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
- JIB Registered Trade Card with Approved Electrician Grading or higher (Essential)
- City And Guilds 2380 18Th Edition Qualification
- City and Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in Electrical Testing and Inspection
- SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training) Qualification or equivalent for Supervisor Level (Essential)
- Three Day First Aid Training (Essential)
- Must Hold Security Clearance
Duration 6 months
Rotation 10 days on 4 days off
Site bonus applicable
For additional information please contact Anna Ferguson by email [email protected].
Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
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