Senior Electrical Supervisor

Salary: From 47,390 per year
Grade: 9
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours/week
Location: Leeming Bar, North YorkshireHelp shape the future of Street Lighting across North Yorkshire.From maintaining vital infrastructure to delivering new technologies such as EV charging solutions, our Street Lighting team keeps communities connected, safe and moving. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your career can progress, we'd love to hear from youJoin NY Highways and help light the way for North Yorkshire’s futureAre you an experienced Street Lighting professional with a strong technical background and a passion for leading people, performance and operational excellence?We're looking for a Senior Electrical Supervisor to provide strategic oversight of our Street Lighting operations across North Yorkshire. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll lead the delivery of electrical engineering activities, manage Supervisors and operational teams, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance across our services. This is a key leadership role where you'll influence operational performance, oversee works programmes, manage depot and stores operations, and work closely with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners to deliver essential infrastructure services. You'll also act as deputy to the Operations Manager when required. If you're looking for the opportunity to shape service delivery, develop teams and contribute to the future of Street Lighting across North Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Be Doing·       Leading and managing Street Lighting Supervisors, Operatives and supply chain partners. ·       Planning, coordinating and overseeing works programmes to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery. ·       Taking responsibility for health, safety, quality and environmental performance across operations. ·       Managing the Street Lighting depot and stores function. ·       Developing and maintaining safe systems of work, risk assessments and Health & Safety plans. ·       Monitoring programme performance, expenditure and resource allocation, including labour, plant and materials. ·       Leading performance management, coaching, mentoring and staff development activities. ·       Acting as the HEA QS/AO and supporting colleagues to achieve and maintain competency standards. ·       Overseeing electrical infrastructure projects including EV charger installations and ICP activities. ·       Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and industry partners. For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities, please view the job description here.
 If you are interested in this role but feel you are better suited to a Supervisor role, we encourage you to consider the other positions on offer which can be viewed here.What You’ll Bring:·       HNC in Electrical Engineering, NVQ or equivalent qualification. ·       SSSTS qualification. ·       Minimum five years' experience in electrical engineering activities at Supervisor level or equivalent. ·       Membership of a relevant industry body such as the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP). ·       Up-to-date HEA portfolio. ·       Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and electrical industry standards. ·       Detailed understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation and its practical application. ·       Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills. ·       Ability to make evidence-based decisions and solve complex operational issues. ·       Strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications. Why NY Highways?We value our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your career and wellbeing:·       Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience·       Up to 6% employer pension contribution·       24 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)·       Flexible working patterns·       Ongoing training and development opportunities·       Cycle2Work scheme and retail discounts·       Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplaceHow to ApplyTo apply, please complete a short online application form, providing supporting evidence which highlights your suitability for the role, as well as uploading a current CV.To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on or  Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 30th September 2026Interviews are planned to be held as we advertise, so apply now!We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK. At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol.   New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.