Site Supervisor - Electrical

Metlen Plc; Torness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals in Torness, Scotland, seeks an Electrical Site Supervisor to lead on-site electrical construction for the EGL1 Project. You will oversee installations, subcontractors and site teams to ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

Requirements include a technical diploma/degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years in electrical construction, strong leadership and fluency in English; familiarity with UK HSE regulations is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in electrical construction projects; supervising installation works and site teams.
• Strong command of English; familiarity with UK construction and HSE regulations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day electrical construction activities on site.
• Leading electrical subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of works.
• Ensuring all electrical installations meet project specifications, drawings, procedures and standards.
• Monitoring workforce productivity, construction progress, and site performance against schedule.
• Identifying and escalating technical issues, site constraints, and potential delays; supporting resolution.
• Verifying availability of materials, tools and equipment for electrical works.
• Conducting regular site inspections and ensuring quality control compliance.
• Supporting testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover activities.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, quality and HSE teams for smooth project execution.
• Preparing daily and weekly progress reports and maintaining site records.
• Promoting and enforcing health, safety and environmental performance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently seeking anElectrical Site Supervisor to join the Grid & Digital Solutions Department of the Thermal Power & HVDC Division for the delivery of the EGL1 Project, based in Torness, Scotland.

Your role will encompass:

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day electrical construction activities on site.
• Leading electrical subcontractors and site teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of works.
• Ensuring all electrical installations are carried out in accordance with project specifications, drawings, procedures, and applicable standards.
• Monitoring workforce productivity, construction progress, and site performance against the project schedule.
• Identifying and escalating technical issues, site constraints, and potential delays while supporting their resolution.
• Verifying the availability of materials, tools, and equipment required for the execution of electrical works.
• Conducting regular site inspections and ensuring compliance with quality control requirements.
• Supporting testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, quality, and HSE teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Preparing daily and weekly progress reports and maintaining accurate site records.
• Promoting and enforcing the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance on site.

What you bring to the role:

• Technical Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction projects, with proven experience in supervising electrical installation works, subcontractors, and site teams within the power generation, transmission, or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, construction drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities in a live construction environment.
• Familiarity with UK construction and HSE regulations is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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