Electrical Superintendent

Strabag; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm is seeking an ambitious Electrical Superintendent to oversee operations in a precast concrete facility within the tunnelling sector. The ideal candidate will have a recognised electrical qualification, extensive construction experience, and the ability to lead teams efficiently. Responsibilities include managing HV and LV systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement in safety and productivity. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to major infrastructure projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive first-hand construction experience.
• Proven experience working with High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to identify, source, and manage materials for operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for electrical operations in the manufacturing facility.
• Review and control RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Act as technical authority for HV and LV systems.
• Plan and deliver preventive and corrective maintenance for plant availability.
• Lead electrical personnel ensuring competence and safety.

Skills

Ability to lead electrical teams

Excellent working knowledge of materials

High level of competence in industrial electrical systems

Understanding of cost impacts

Education

Recognised UK electrical qualification

SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Facility overview

• Building the future – with expertise, safety and pride: Mechanical Superintendent at STRABAG UK
• Developed by repurposing a 45,000m2oil rig fabrication site, the STRABAG Advanced Manufacturing Facility is a highly sophisticated factory with excellent transportation links by sea, road, and rail.
• The facility will deliver over 83,500 precast concrete segments for HS2’s London tunnels, with the scope to adapt production for further STRABAG projects in the future.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Pre-employment screening is provided for this position. More information on our career website .

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.

Innovative thinking and being open to sustainable solutions are crucial, e.g. more environmentally friendly machines or more durable construction materials.