Head of Electrical

Head of Electrical (Power & EV Infrastructure) Location: UK (Nationwide Travel Required / Head Office – Barnsley, South Yorkshire) Type: Permanent | Senior Leadership Salary: Up to and around £75k pending candidate experience. Offering a highly competitive salary consistent with top-tier industry roles Our client is a growing multi-utility and infrastructure delivery partner, currently expanding its capability further in electrical and EV infrastructure. We are seeking a Head of Electrical to lead the establishment, accreditation, mobilisation and commercial growth of this division. This role is suited to an individual who is a self-starter, has previously built, scaled or significantly developed an electrical function, with full ownership of compliance, delivery and commercial performance. The Role: Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of the electrical division, including: * Achieving and maintaining accreditation with NICEIC / NAPIT * Acting as Qualifying Supervisor (QS) or implementing a compliant QS structure * Establishing electrical policies, procedures, RAMS and technical standards * Building and managing a competent electrical workforce * Leading delivery across LV/HV electrical works and EV infrastructure projects * Managing certification, inspection and testing processes * Developing and maintaining supply chain relationships (manufacturers, wholesalers, subcontractors) * Supporting tendering, estimating and pricing activities * Driving revenue growth and embedding electrical capability into existing contracts Key Responsibilities: 1. Compliance & Accreditation * Lead application and approval process with NICEIC / NAPIT * Ensure compliance with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and Part P requirements * Implement inspection, testing and certification processes * Maintain audit-ready documentation and processes 2. Operational Delivery * Mobilise and manage electrical works across multiple projects * Oversee EV charge point installations (domestic and commercial) * Coordinate with civils teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions * Ensure adherence to programme, quality and safety requirements 3. Team & Capability Build * Recruit and develop electricians, supervisors and support roles * Define competency requirements and training pathways * Upskill existing operatives where appropriate * Establish scalable team structures aligned to workload 4. Commercial & Growth * Support pricing, estimating and bid submissions alongside Commercial Team * Work with SLT to identify and secure new work opportunities * Leverage existing client relationships to introduce electrical services * Develop partnerships with EV manufacturers and suppliers Experience Required: - Demonstrable experience building or scaling an electrical division or business unit - Strong commercial awareness including pricing, margins and cost control - Experience managing teams and subcontractors - Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels - Proven experience delivering electrical works within utilities, infrastructure or construction environments - Experience in EV charge point installation (domestic and/or commercial) - Understanding of DNO processes and network constraints (advantageous) Qualifications: - Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation - 18th Edition (BS 7671) - Inspection & Testing (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent) - Previous experience as a Qualifying Supervisor (NICEIC / NAPIT) - Any further qualifications and accreditations that would benefit demonstrating experience Key Deliverables (First 6–12 Months) - Electrical accreditation achieved (NICEIC / NAPIT) - Fully operational electrical team mobilised - EV infrastructure capability established - Initial projects delivered across multiple clients - Pipeline of secured and repeatable workstreams This role is critical to accelerating our clients entry into the electrical market and enabling delivery within a compressed timeframe. Location & Travel - Head office location – Barnsley, South Yorkshire (provisional base of operations) - UK-wide role - Regular travel to project sites and client locations will be required