Electrical Supervisor - Portsmouth City Council

Electrical Supervisor - Portsmouth City Council

Electrical Supervisor - Portsmouth City Council
FULL TIME - 40 HOURS
Salary: Competitive (Subject to knowledge and experience) Location: Portsmouth
Reporting to: Contract Manager

About Corrigenda Ltd
Corrigenda is a trusted provider of facilities management and building maintenance services across the South of England. With a strong reputation for reliability, quality, and personal service, we've proudly supported public and private sector clients for over two decades.

As part of the Apleona Group, a leading European real estate and facility management organisation, we combine local expertise with the strength and innovation of a major international group. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions, while staying true to our core values of professionalism, respect, and long-term commitment.

Joining Corrigenda means becoming part of a team that values traditional craftsmanship, invests in its people, and looks ahead to a bright, innovative future in facilities management.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical works while delivering high-quality inspection, testing, and compliance across commercial properties. Based primarily in the Portsmouth area, this dual role combines hands-on technical expertise with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant delivery of services under the Portsmouth Council Contract and other commercial clients.

You will lead and support a team of electricians, ensure statutory compliance, maintain strong client relationships, and manage resources to meet service level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Technical
• Provide technical support to engineers and contract manager
• Manage Electricial team carrying out periodic inspections, testing, remedial and fault finding
• If required undertake periodic inspections, testing, fault-finding, and remedial works on electrical installations to support team during peak demand
• Prepare detailed reports highlighting compliance and non-compliance issues
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and standards

Management

• Responsible for monitoring of certification and compliance with all necessary regulations
• Ensuring that the results of inspection and testing are recorded correctly on the appropriate certificates or reports, acting as the contracts Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS)
• Attend regular client meetings to review EICR certification and agree observations
• Process and manage quotes for remedial works, including EICRs
• Oversee resource allocation, planning, and labour management for reactive and planned works
• Attend client meetings, operational site meetings, and subcontractor reviews
• Support accreditation audits and ensure SLA and KPI performance is achieved
• Order materials, manage supplier inductions, and conduct asset/tool audits

Health & Safety

• Provide leadership in health and safety compliance across all works
• Carry out site visits, risk assessments, and ensure safe systems of work are implemented
• Lead accident investigations and log near-miss reports
• Deliver toolbox talks, training, and contribute to accreditation audits

People Management

• Undertake review meetings with direct reports, setting objectives and development plans
• Support HR processes across the Technical Service area
• Coach, mentor, and motivate staff, promoting company culture and high standards
• Identify training needs to enhance team capability

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
• Previous experience as an Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in Inspection & Testing
• Qualified Electrician with proven commercial EICR experience
• Experience with CDM, health & safety, and producing RAMS
• Strong knowledge of FM hard services, planned & reactive contracts
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• IT literate with strong organisational ability
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to satisfy enhanced DBS checks

Desirable

• ECS Gold Card
• IPAF / PASMA certification
• Previous supervisory/management experience in a similar role
• Commercial and financial awareness of service contracts

• Competitive Salary

• Annual Salary Review

• Overtime Opportunities

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card

• Company Mobile

• Full Uniform

• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression

• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

• Bupa Cashplan - benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing

• Enrolment into our pension scheme

• Refer a friend reward scheme - worth £750 per referral

Corrigenda are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.

Join us to be part of a diverse workforce that values collaboration, growth, and opportunity for all.

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