Electrical Supervisor

Gleeds; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor (Owner’s Representative) in Lahti, Finland. In this role, you will oversee electrical installations to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

You will support project delivery and act as the primary contact between the client and contractors. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant experience in data centre projects and is proficient in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical supervision on-site working on hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Eligible to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Supervising all on-site electrical works, including power distribution and UPS systems.
• Monitoring electrical installations for compliance with standards.
• Providing regular progress reports to the Project Manager and client team.

Skills

Electrical supervision experience

Knowledge of power distribution

Quality control understanding

Strong communication skills

Technical drawing interpretation

ICT skills (MS Office)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About this opportunity

As an Electrical Supervisor (Owner’s Representative) you will ensure all the electrical installation works are delivered in accordance with the design, specifications, and client requirements. You will work closely with the main contractor, electrical subcontractors, and the wider project team to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Location: Lahti.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of project objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services, ensuring that services meet our customers’ requirements.
• Supervising all on-site electrical works, including power distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, cabling, and related electrical installations.
• Monitoring electrical installations to ensure full compliance with design drawings, specifications, and relevant standards.
• Acting as the primary point of contact between the client (owner) and contractors for all electrical matters.
• Reviewing and commenting on method statements, material submissions, and technical queries.
• Identifying and helping resolve technical challenges and coordination issues on time.
• Conducting regular inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets the required standards.
• Ensuring all electrical installations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Supporting the commissioning and testing process for electrical systems.
• Maintaining accurate records of site progress, inspections, and non-conformances.
• Providing regular progress reports to the Project Manager and client team.

Benefits

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical supervision on-site working on hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of power distribution, UPS, generators, and electrical systems typical in data centre environments.
• Excellent understanding of quality control, commissioning processes, and safety standards.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Eligible to work in the EU.
• Experience working in the Nordics is desirable.
• Professional level of English.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

About Gleeds

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of experience, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we deliver transformative projects that shape communities.

As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility. For reasonable adjustments, contact our Talent Team at [email protected].