Electrical Site Manager - Seinajoki

EWI Recruitment; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Site Manager for high-voltage substation EPC projects across Norway and Europe. You will lead electrical construction on site, manage subcontractors, labour, and resources, and ensure alignment with the project programme.

This role requires degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years HV experience, and strong coordination with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Experience on high-voltage substations or power infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with civil, mechanical and commissioning teams.
• Ability to operate within live electrical environments under permit-to-work and isolation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all electrical construction activities across the project site.
• Supervise subcontractors, labour, and electrical installation teams.
• Plan and sequence electrical works in alignment with the project programme.
• Oversee installation of HV, MV, and LV systems and equipment.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications and standards.
• Coordinate activities with civil, mechanical and commissioning teams.

Skills

HV Substations

Electrical PM

Multidisciplinary coord

Permit-to-work

Electrical drawings

English comms

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Related discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client who is a specialist electrical engineering consultancy, focused on data centres and high-voltage infrastructure projects

The Electrical Site Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all electrical construction activities associated with high-voltage substation EPC projects across Norway and Europe. The role ensures that all electrical installation works-covering HV, MV-are delivered safely, in accordance with project specifications, and aligned with the overall project programme.

Acting as the lead for all electrical activities on site, the Electrical Site Manager manages subcontractors, labour, and resources, ensuring effective sequencing and integration of electrical works with civil, mechanical, and commissioning activities. The role plays a critical part in maintaining quality standards, driving productivity, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

The Electrical Site Manager also works closely with engineering and commissioning teams to ensure installations are completed to specification and handed over in line with project requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Site Management

• Manage all electrical construction activities across the project site.
• Supervise subcontractors, labour, and electrical installation teams.
• Plan and sequence electrical works in alignment with the project programme

Installation Oversight

• Oversee installation of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure all installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Manage isolations, energisation processes, and permit systems as required.

Coordination & Interfaces

• Coordinate electrical activities with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Manage interfaces between disciplines to ensure efficient execution and avoid conflicts.
• Lead site coordination meetings with stakeholders and subcontractors.

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support inspections, testing, and commissioning readiness.
• Identify, report, and resolve defects or non-conformances.

Programme & Performance Management

• Track progress against schedule and productivity targets.
• Identify risks and delays, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Provide regular reporting to the Project Director and project team.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years' experience working on high-voltage substations, transmission, or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supporting HV testing, commissioning, energisation, and operational activities.
• Experience working within live electrical environments under permit-to-work and isolation systems.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary construction and commissioning teams.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, protection schemes, and single-line diagrams

Technical Skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience working on high-voltage substations, transmission, or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supporting HV testing, commissioning, energisation, and operational activities.
• Experience working within live electrical environments under permit-to-work and isolation systems.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary construction and commissioning teams.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, protection schemes, and single-line diagrams

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must be an EU Citizen able to work on site in Finland or Norway
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.