Electrical Site Engineer

Mint Selection | B Corp; Carrington; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection are seeking an Electrical Site Engineer for a 6-month contract in Carrington, Greater Manchester. Start ASAP. This hands-on, site-based role requires ownership of electrical installation activities and subcontractor management to deliver safely, on programme, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has progressed from the tools into site engineering with strong practical experience and the ability to challenge subcontractors throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Engineer on major infrastructure, industrial or energy projects.
• Strong electrical installation background with experience progressing from a hands-on trade.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Confident dealing with technical queries and site issues.
• HND in Electrical Engineering preferred (HNC also considered).
• Candidates with City & Guilds qualifications will be considered if they have 20+ years' relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day electrical site activities.
• Answer and resolve Technical Queries (TQs).
• Coordinate and manage electrical subcontractors.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for programme, quality and safety performance.
• Monitor site progress and identify any risks or delays.
• Liaise with the Project Manager and wider project team.
• Review drawings and technical documentation.
• Support inspections, testing and commissioning activities where required.

Skills

Electrical installation

Site electrical engineering

Subcontractor management

Technical queries

Communication

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

HNC

City & Guilds +20 years experience

Job description

Role – Electrical Site Engineer (Contract)

Location – Carrington, Greater Manchester

Start – ASAP

Mint Selection are supporting a leading IPP who are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Site Engineer on an initial 6-month contract to support the delivery of a major energy infrastructure project.

This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring someone who can take ownership of electrical installation activities, manage subcontractors, respond to technical queries and ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

We're looking for someone with a strong practical background who has ideally progressed from the tools into site engineering, with the confidence to challenge and hold subcontractors accountable throughout the project.

Scope of Work

• Manage day-to-day electrical site activities.
• Answer and resolve Technical Queries (TQs).
• Coordinate and manage electrical subcontractors.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for programme, quality and safety performance.
• Monitor site progress and identify any risks or delays.
• Liaise with the Project Manager and wider project team.
• Review drawings and technical documentation.
• Support inspections, testing and commissioning activities where required.

Experience to be Considered

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Engineer on major infrastructure, industrial or energy projects.
• Strong electrical installation background with experience progressing from a hands-on trade.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Confident dealing with technical queries and site issues.
• HND in Electrical Engineering preferred (HNC also considered).
• Candidates with City & Guilds qualifications will be considered if they have 20+ years' relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Location: Carrington, Greater Manchester
• Duration: Initial 6-month contract
• Start: ASAP
• Working Pattern: Monday – Friday (site-based)
• Rate: Competitive day rate (please include your required day rate when applying)