Job Description

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Supervisor for Sellafield and you'll be part of our legacy.



To oversee and coordinate the activities of the electrical maintenance team in an industrial environment. This role is critical for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of electrical systems and equipment. Responsible for supervising daily tasks, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes.

What you'll be doing

Supervise and lead a team of electricians and apprentices in daily electrical maintenance tasks. Provide training and mentorship to staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. Plan, execute, and oversee electrical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Collaborate with other departments to schedule maintenance activities and minimise downtime. Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, including motors, transformers, and control panels. Ensure proper glanding, terminating, and wiring practices are followed. Conduct inspections and assessments of electrical installations and maintenance work to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Review and approve work completed by electricians, ensuring quality and accuracy. Enforce safety protocols and ensure all electrical work complies with local and national electrical codes. Conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and safety audits. Prepare reports on team performance, project status, and maintenance activities for management. Work closely with maintenance managers, engineers, and other supervisors to coordinate electrical maintenance activities. Participate in cross-departmental meetings to ensure alignment on projects and initiatives.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:


Relevant ECS Grade Card Hold time served status with an official apprenticeship. Ability to obtain BPSS clearance SMSTS/SSSTS IOSH

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.



We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK16955