Electrical Specialist

ENG Bauen; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A major construction firm is seeking an Electrical Site Manager in Mannheim, Germany, to oversee electrical safety and temporary power governance for a large-scale industrial project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Certified Elektrofachkraft (EFK) certification, and strong knowledge of German electrical regulations. This is a long-term contract role involving key responsibilities such as leading safety governance and managing LV/MV switching operations. Proficiency in German and English is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years’ experience in electrical safety, switching operations, or site electrical management.
• Strong background managing Baustrom systems and temporary construction power distribution.
• Proven ability to lead safety governance on large industrial projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead electrical safety governance as the designated responsible electrical specialist (VEFK).
• Oversee the full lifecycle of temporary construction power.
• Plan, approve, and execute LV / MV switching operations.

Kenntnisse

Electrical safety governance

Temporary power distribution management

LV / MV switching operations

Safety documentation

German electrical regulations

Strong communication in English

Ausbildung

Certified Elektrofachkraft (EFK)

Eligibility to serve as VEFK under DGUV / VDE

Jobbeschreibung

Electrical Site Manager | Major Industrial Programme

Mannheim Region, Germany | Long-Term Contract

ENG Bauen is supporting the delivery of a large-scale industrial programme in Western Germany, focused on advanced manufacturing and high-integrity process systems.

We are seeking a Electrical Site Manager to lead the electrical safety, temporary power governance, and LV / MV switching operations for a major greenfield construction project entering its main execution phase.

This is a critical site-based position responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all temporary and early-permanent electrical systems. The successful candidate will act as the responsible electrical authority for the project, overseeing switching activities, safety documentation, contractor interfaces, and DGUV / VDE compliance across the full construction lifecycle.

The role offers long-term engagement through construction, energisation, and commissioning on one of Germany’s highest-value and most high-profile industrial programmes. It represents a strong opportunity for an electrical specialist to secure a long-term contract assignment expected to run for the next two year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical safety governance as the designated responsible electrical specialist (VEFK).
• Develop and enforce site electrical safety rules, switching procedures, and operational instructions.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of temporary construction power—including distribution boards, cabling, transformers, grounding, and protection systems.
• Plan, approve, and execute LV / MV switching operations, energisation sequences, and isolations.
• Produce switching plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on SLD reviews, load studies, protection settings, and QA / inspection activities.

Ideal Candidate

• Certified Elektrofachkraft (EFK) with eligibility to serve as VEFK under DGUV / VDE requirements.
• Recognised LV / MV switching authorization (Schaltberechtigung).
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical safety, switching operations, or site electrical management.
• Strong background managing Baustrom systems and temporary construction power distribution.
• Proven ability to lead safety governance on large industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, or semiconductor projects.
• Deep understanding of German electrical regulations and European VDE / IEC standards.
• German language preferred; strong English required.
• EU work eligibility required.

If you are an experienced electrical safety professional with strong experience and would like to learn more, please get in touch or apply.

Keywords

VEFK, EFK, Electrical Safety, Temporary Power, Baustrom, LV / MV Switching, Energisation, DGUV V3, VDE 0100, VDE 0105, Electrical Governance, Switching Authority, LOTO, Construction Power Management, Industrial Projects, Pharma Construction, Commissioning Support, CAPEX Delivery, High-Risk Electrical Operations.