Electrical Site Manager / Section Site Manager

Quest Global; Bayern; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global seeks an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead on-site electrical construction, installation, commissioning, and handover across large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate contractors, suppliers, and installation teams, ensuring compliance with project specs, safety standards, and quality requirements while maintaining strict site documentation and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction and site supervision.
• Experience with EPC or large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of high/low voltage systems.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction, installation, commissioning on site.
• Coordinate contractors and teams to ensure safe execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specs and procedures.
• Maintain site documentation and progress reporting.
• Support safety, quality, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Electrical installation

Construction supervision

Contractor management

Site coordination

Safety compliance

Project reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place-to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking experienced Electrical Site Management professionals to support the successful execution of electrical construction activities on large-scale industrial, transmission, substation, HVDC, FACTS, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in electrical installation, construction supervision, contractor management, and site coordination while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and project delivery.

Candidates should have experience working in EPC and construction environments and demonstrate the ability to effectively coordinate subcontractors, installation teams, customers, and project stakeholders across all phases of site execution.

Key Responsibilities

Site Execution & Construction Management

• Manage and supervise electrical construction, installation, assembly, and commissioning-related activities on site.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and installation teams to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and approved procedures.
• Support site logistics planning and execution to maintain uninterrupted project progress.

Technical Oversight

• Coordinate technical interfaces between engineering, construction teams, and external stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of technical issues, installation challenges, and field modifications.
• Supervise electrical systems including high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage installations, switchgear, substations, cable systems, and associated equipment.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with technical standards and project requirements.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, company procedures, and local legislation.
• Promote and actively support a Zero Harm safety culture on site.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor corrective actions, and support risk mitigation initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to quality requirements and support inspections, testing, and acceptance activities.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Monitor construction progress against project schedules and support recovery plans where necessary.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, installation records, test reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Support project reporting activities including daily, weekly, and monthly progress updates.
• Identify project risks, deviations, and potential impacts on scope, schedule, or cost, and elevate as required.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Act as the site focal point for assigned work packages and coordinate activities with project teams, customers, contractors, and authorities.
• Support contract administration, claims management, and issue resolution activities where applicable.
• Participate in site meetings, inspections, audits, and customer acceptance activities.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Skills and Qualifications

Education

• Degree, diploma, technician certification, or vocational qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Professional Experience

• Typically 3-10+ years of experience in electrical construction, site supervision, installation management, or site execution roles.
• Experience in industrial plants, power transmission, substations, HVDC, FACTS, switchgear, cable installation, renewable energy, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within EPC, consortium, or large-scale construction project environments is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation and construction practices.
• Experience with high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage systems.
• Familiarity with switchgear, substations, cable installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Understanding of construction documentation, quality processes, and project reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME