Electrical Site Manager – High Voltage Substations

Access Talent Group; Seinäjoki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Talent Group seeks an experienced Electrical Site Manager for HV substations across Northern Europe, including Finland and Norway. You will lead electrical construction activities on site, coordinating engineers, subcontractors and commissioning teams to ensure safety, quality and timely handover.

The role requires 5+ years on HV/ transmission projects, a strong grasp of HV/MV/LV systems, and the ability to work across cross‑functional teams within a project environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on high‑voltage substation or power infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and protection diagrams.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day electrical construction activities on HV substation projects.
• Supervise electrical subcontractors, installation teams and site personnel.
• Plan sequencing and monitor works to align with project programme.
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and resources to meet milestones.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specifications and safety requirements.

Skills

HV Substations

Electrical Installation

Site Coordination

Permits to Work

Project Scheduling

HV/MV/LV Systems

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Site Manager – High Voltage Substations

Electrical Site Manager – High Voltage Substations

Sector: High Voltage Infrastructure / Substation EPC

Experience: 5+ years

Package: Competitive salary + rotation package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee electrical construction activities on high-voltage (HV) substation and power infrastructure projects across Northern Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering and infrastructure business delivering major substation EPC projects, supporting the expansion of critical power infrastructure across Norway, Finland and wider Europe.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for coordinating and supervising electrical installation works on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications and project schedules.

Working closely with project management, engineering, civil construction and commissioning teams, you will play a key role in driving site progress, maintaining installation quality and ensuring electrical works are ready for testing, energisation and handover.

Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Site Management

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day electrical construction activities on HV substation projects.
• Supervise electrical subcontractors, installation teams and site personnel.
• Plan, sequence and monitor electrical works in line with the overall project programme.
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and resources to maintain productivity and project milestones.

Electrical Installation & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the installation of high-voltage (HV), medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and substation equipment.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and protection drawings to support site execution.
• Coordinate isolations, permit-to-work procedures and energisation activities where required.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil, mechanical, engineering, testing and commissioning teams.
• Manage interfaces between disciplines, resolving technical and sequencing issues to minimise delays.
• Participate in site coordination meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning readiness and the resolution of outstanding installation issues.
• Ensure completed works meet project requirements before handover.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with project specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify, document and resolve defects, installation issues and non-conformances.
• Track site progress against project schedules, productivity targets and key milestones.
• Identify potential delays and delivery risks, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide regular progress updates and technical reports to the wider project management team.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all electrical construction activities are carried out in accordance with applicable HSE legislation and project safety procedures.
• Support risk assessments, method statements and site safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work, isolation and electrical safety procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses, promoting a proactive safety culture across the site.
• Maintain compliance with project quality, environmental and integrated management system requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience on high-voltage substation, transmission or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing or supervising electrical installation activities on site.
• Strong understanding of HV and MV electrical systems and substation equipment.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, installation teams and multidisciplinary site activities.
• Familiarity with electrical testing, commissioning, energisation and handover processes.
• Experience working in controlled electrical environments using permit-to-work and isolation systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics and protection drawings.
• Good understanding of construction quality requirements, HSE procedures and project delivery schedules.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A proactive approach to site management, safety, quality and project delivery.

Work Authorisation & Location

• EU citizenship is required for this opportunity.
• Must be willing and able to work on site in Norway or Finland.
• Flexibility to work within a project-based construction environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on major HV substation and power infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to complex electrical EPC projects across Northern Europe.
• A site-based leadership role with responsibility for electrical construction delivery.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering, construction and commissioning professionals.
• Potential for continued opportunities across a growing European project pipeline.

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