Electrical Superintendent

Strabag International; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks an ambitious Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical operations in tunnel manufacturing construction. The role requires a recognised electrical qualification and extensive construction experience. You will lead teams, maintain electrical systems, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role contributes to large-scale tunnelling and infrastructure projects while upholding the company's commitment to safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Recognised UK electrical qualification is mandatory.
• Extensive first-hand experience in construction is required.
• Competence with industrial electrical systems, including HV and LV systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all electrical operations within the manufacturing facility.
• Approve and control RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Act as technical authority on HV and LV systems.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Construction experience

Leadership

Knowledge of electrical systems

Maintenance and fault-finding

Job description

If you are an ambitious Electrical Superintendent looking for a new challenge in tunnel manufacturing construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Overview

Building the future – with expertise, safety and pride: Mechanical Superintendent at STRABAG UK

Responsibilities

• RecognisedUK electrical qualification
• Extensivefirst-hand construction experience.
• SSSTS/SMSTSor equivalent site management training.
• Abilityto lead electrical teams and subcontractors in a high-output productionenvironment.
• Excellentworking knowledge of materials, specifications and industry workingpractices.
• Abilityto identify, source, and manage materials, replacement parts, and criticalspares for operational reliability.
• Highlevel of competence in industrial electrical systems, PLCs, drives, automationsystems and industrial control panels.
• Provenexperience working with High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electricaldistribution systems.
• Understandingof cost, programme, and productivity impacts.

Requirements:

• Take overall responsibility for electrical operations within the concrete segment manufacturing facility supporting large-scale tunnelling and infrastructure projects.
• Review, approve, and control RAMS and safe systems of work in line with statutory and project requirements.
• Act as technical authority for HV and LV systems, including switching, isolation, testing, commissioning, and fault response.
• Maintain, fault-find, and improve electrical systems across production machinery, batching plants, curing systems, cranes, and automated segment casting lines.
• Provide specialist support for PLC-controlled equipment, automation, drives, and control panels, including optimisation and modifications.
• Plan and deliver preventive and corrective maintenance to maximise plant availability and production output.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, legislation, and project specifications.
• Lead electrical personnel and subcontractors, ensuring competence, training, performance, and safe execution of works.
• Interface with production, mechanical, quality, and project teams to minimise downtime and meet tunnel segment delivery schedules.
• Attend and contribute to production, safety, and project meetings, providing progress reports, technical updates, and risk communication.
• Source and procure electrical materials, replacement parts, consumables, and critical spares to support operational and future requirements.
• Lead and contribute to the design, review, and implementation of LV electrical systems for future upgrades and expansion of the segment production plant.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain technical documentation including permits, test records, drawings, commissioning data, and PPM schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability, automation, and energy efficiency.
• Supportcommissioning, upgrades, and expansion works aligned with project demand.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.