Electrical Supervisor in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month renewable contract

Outside IR35

Immediate start

Job summary

Mint Selection are partnering with a leading energy organisation to recruit an Electrical Supervisor for a utility-scale BESS project in Manchester. You will supervise electrical construction, ensuring safety, quality and programme compliance on site.

The role requires overseeing LV/MV systems and coordinating subcontractors, while maintaining QA/QC through ITPs, snagging and handover documentation. Immediate start on a 12-month renewable contract, outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor on utility-scale energy projects.
• Experience delivering BESS, Solar, HV Substation, Grid Connection or Renewables projects is desirable.
• Strong QA/QC background with ITPs, inspections and NCR management.
• Excellent knowledge of LV/MV installations, switchgear and protection systems.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Familiarity with RAMS and permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical construction activities on a utility-scale BESS project.
• Act as primary contact for electrical subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee LV/MV installations, switchgear, transformers, containment and cabling.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications and project quality requirements.
• Lead QA/QC, inspections, ITPs, punch lists and non-conformance close-out.
• Support documentation: inspection records, test packs and handover dossiers.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions; conduct toolbox talks and safety inspections.
• Maintain RAMS, permit-to-work compliance and documentation in line with RAMS procedures.

Skills

Electrical supervision

QA/QC

RAMS

Coordination

Leadership

Job description

Job DescriptionRole – Electrical Supervisor Location – Manchester Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Electrical Supervisor for an immediate start on a utility-scale BESS project based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major energy infrastructure project, taking responsibility for supervising all electrical construction activities while ensuring works are delivered safely, to the highest quality standards, on programme and in line with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical construction activities across a utility-scale BESS project, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project programme.
• Act as the primary point of contact for electrical subcontractors, providing technical support, resolving site issues and ensuring effective coordination between all project stakeholders.
• Oversee the installation of LV/MV systems, switchgear, transformers, battery systems, containment, cabling, earthing and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, industry standards and project quality requirements.
• Take ownership of QA/QC activities including inspections, quality walk-downs, ITP compliance, punch listing, red-line mark-ups, snagging and management of non-conformances through to close out.
• Support the preparation and review of quality documentation including inspection records, test packs, commissioning documentation, as-built drawings and final handover dossiers.
• Monitor workmanship and construction progress, identifying risks, delays, design clashes or quality concerns and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Conduct toolbox talks, daily briefings and safety inspections while promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture across site.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, permit-to-work systems, project HSEQ procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection documentation and quality reports whilst ensuring documentation is completed in line with project requirements.
• Support the Construction Manager with short-term planning, programme updates, contractor coordination meetings and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project delivery and successful energisation and handover.
• Assist with commissioning, testing and energisation activities, ensuring all electrical systems are fully inspected, tested and completed to specification prior to handover.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor on utility-scale energy, power, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience delivering BESS, Solar, HV Substation, Grid Connection, Renewables or Power projects is highly desirable.
• Strong QA/QC background with experience of ITPs, inspections, NCR management, quality documentation, test packs and project handover.
• Excellent understanding of LV/MV electrical installations including switchgear, transformers, containment, cabling, earthing and protection systems.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures including RAMS, permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Ability to identify construction risks, resolve technical issues and drive programme whilst maintaining high quality standards.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships across project teams.

What's on Offer

• 12-month renewable contract.
• Outside IR35.
• Immediate start.