The Opportunity
In the role of Electrical Supervisor your primary responsibilities can be broken down into the following categories:
1. Supervision & Leadership
o Oversee all electrical installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities on site.
o Ensure compliance with KAEFER and Shell safety standards, permit-to work systems, and statutory regulations.
o Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, scaffolding, insulation etc) to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth workflow.
o Ensure KAEFER Procedures and Policies are adhered to.
o Ensure adherence to the ESCA agreement and KAEFER Procedures, driving productivity within the team under your supervision.
o Support with performance management where necessary.
2. Safety & Compliance o Demonstrate visible safety leadership.
o Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies and the Life-Saving Rules.
o Ensure suitable Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place.
o Conduct toolbox talks and ensure proper PPE usage.
o Verify electrical work meets required specifications.
o Verify that all personnel have valid certifications and training for site activities, in accordance with KAEFER Training & Competency Matrix.
o Engage proactively with KAEFER and Shell’s assurance requirements and Front Line Work Execution.
3. Planning & Scheduling
o Engage with routine planning meetings, supporting the development of a daily and weekly work plan aligning with project milestones and priorities.
o Allocate manpower and resources efficiently to meet deadlines.
o Proactively reduce NPT through different ways of working, seeking out alternative works, and planning around known disruptions.
o Encourage self-reflective thinking within the team, challenging the norm and encouraging consideration to alternative ways of working, e.g. method of access, working patterns, etc.
o Monitor progress and report deviations to the Project Manager.
4. Quality Assurance
o Ensure electrical installations are delivered by your team in compliance with relevant drawings and standards.
o Ensure proper testing and documentation. o Maintain accurate records for QA/QC audits
5. Cost Estimation & Budget Control
o Prepare cost estimates for future electrical work, including but not limited to: ▪ Man-hour calculations for cable pulling, terminations, and equipment installation. ▪ Material take-offs and procurement cost forecasting. ▪ Incorporate productivity factors and site conditions into estimates.
o Provide input for variation orders and client proposals.
o Track actual vs. estimated costs to deliver positive Cost Performance Indexes. o Track actual vs. estimated costs to improve forecasting accuracy.
6. Coordination & Communication
o Liaise with Shell representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams.
o Attend progress meetings and provide updates on electrical scope.
o Resolve technical queries and escalate issues promptly.
7. Documentation & Reporting
o Maintain daily logs of work completed, manpower, and equipment usage.
o Prepare progress reports and submit to management. o Ensure all electrical drawings and documentation are up to date.
o Ensure accurate timesheet and cost coding for all project activities.
Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?
Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.
KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.
KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.5 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 35,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.
We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.
Our values:
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Reliability
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Ambition
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Team Spirit
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Respect