Electrical Site Engineer - Hands-On Infra Construction

Mint Selection; Carrington; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 83,025; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection is recruiting an Electrical Site Engineer for a 6‑month contract in Carrington, Greater Manchester. Start ASAP. The role requires hands‑on electrical installation activity, subcontractor management and timely delivery to safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will progress from trades to site engineering, challenge subcontractors when needed and coordinate with the project team to ensure programme adherence and timely inspections and commissioning support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Engineer on major infrastructure, industrial or energy projects.
• Strong electrical installation background with hands-on trade progression.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Confident dealing with technical queries and site issues.

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 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 site engineering

Subcontractor management

Technical query handling

Safety compliance

Quality control

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on trades background

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

HNC

City & Guilds qualifications considered if 20+ years experience

Job description

Mint Selection is recruiting an Electrical Site Engineer for a 6‑month contract in Carrington, Greater Manchester. Start ASAP. The role requires hands‑on electrical installation activity, subcontractor management and timely delivery to safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will progress from trades to site engineering, challenge subcontractors when needed and coordinate with the project team to ensure programme adherence and timely inspections and commissioning support.