Lightning Protection Supervisor

Omega Red Group
Job Title Lightning Protection Supervisor

Location South East

Package From £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Travel Predominantly office based with travel

We are recruiting for a Lightning Protection Supervisor at Contracts Manager level, based at our Brentwood, Essex office. This is not a traditional site-based supervisor role. Instead, it is a operational and contract delivery position, responsible for overseeing multiple lightning protection and earthing projects across London and the South East.

Who we are:

Omega Red, is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red is a specialist, design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure.

The role:

The Lightning Protection Supervisor role combines contract oversight, labour coordination, commercial support, and operational planning. You will manage the full lifecycle of projects from planning and resourcing through to commercial close-out, ensuring that delivery is efficient, compliant, and commercially sound.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee multiple lightning protection and earthing contracts from planning to completion
Coordinate labour, subcontractors, and materials across live projects
Liaise with clients, main contractors, and internal teams to ensure scope and programme alignment
Track project progress, material usage, and labour productivity against budget
Raise and manage variations, support final account preparation, and liaise with the commercial team
Ensure RAMS, site reports, and all project documentation are issued and maintained
Use iPads, and other digital tools to manage site workflows and reporting
Support site operatives with technical issues and ensure adherence to safety and training standards

What you’ll need:

Experience in lightning protection, earthing, electrical, or similar contracting environments
Proven ability to manage multiple live projects and teams simultaneously
Strong commercial awareness – able to identify, track and support variations and cost impacts
Confident using digital platforms for project management and reporting (e.g. MS Office, site apps)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Lightning Protection Installation or equivalent
SSSTS / SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH certification
Experience in contract administration
CSCS card (Supervisor or Skilled Worker level)

What You’ll Get in Return:

Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
iPad and mobile package for digital workflow and communication
Ongoing technical and commercial training
Support for IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications as part of your personal development
Life insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Free 24/7 GP service
Employee referral programme