Electrical Supervisor in London, England at J.F. & H. DOWDS LTD t/a DOWDS

Dowds is a long established, multidisciplinary engineering and construction Building Services Engineering company headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1978, our expertise spans the full lifecycle of complex-built environments from initial design and systems integration through to installation, commissioning, and handover. Across specific sectors: life science, commercial, education and healthcare.

Operating at a gold standard for best managed company and investors in people, our vision is to set the standard for excellence, driving progress, responsibility, and lasting impact. While keeping our clients and our people at the heart of what we do. 

We are seeking

Dowds are seeking an Electrical Supervisor to join our delivery team. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision and coordination of electrical works on site, ensuring activities are delivered safely, to programme, to the required quality standard, and in line with Dowds Group procedures.

The role focuses on workface delivery, effective coordination of labour and subcontractors, and supporting the wider project team to achieve successful project outcomes, across a range of electrical installation projects within the building services sector.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Manage and supervise daily electrical site activities, allocating labour and tasks in line with the contract programme.

• Coordinate electrical operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in sequence with other trades.

• Monitor progress on site, identifying delays, risks, or technical issues and escalating to the Electrical Contracts or Project Manager as required.

• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and the Dowds buying team to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and installation of electrical materials, equipment, and plant.

• Ensure installations are coordinated with mechanical, construction, and other interface trades.

• Promote and maintain high standards of health & safety across site operations, ensuring compliance with company management systems, risk assessments, and method statements

What we are looking for

Essential

• Proven experience supervising electrical works on construction or building services projects.

• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations and site coordination.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

• Sound knowledge of health & safety requirements and site best practice.

• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Time served electrician background.

• Experience across sectors such as commercial fitout, healthcare, education, life sciences, or residential projects.

• SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification.

• Testing & inspection knowledge or qualifications.

Why Join Dowds

• 41 Days Holiday

• Early Finish Fridays

• Private Medical

• Bonus

• Wellbeing Initiatives

• Pension

• Work from home

• Plus, many more

Dowds is an Equal Opportunities Employer