Electrical Project Supervisor

TRS Staffing Solutions; Ireland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions on behalf of an established Electrical Services Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Supervisor / Foreman to lead industrial and commercial projects in West Cork. The role is hands-on and focused on delivering safe, efficient, high-quality installations while coordinating site teams.

You will liaise with clients, plan daily activities, oversee control wiring, panels and PLC interfaces, manage RAMS, and mentor apprentices.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or foreman experience on electrical projects.
• Hands-on with control wiring, panels, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLC fault finding and I/O interfacing.
• Experience in live industrial environments (pharma, manufacturing, etc.).
• Full clean driving licence and strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical projects on site from start to completion.
• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly work activities.
• Manage site teams of electricians and technicians.
• Liaise with clients for clear communication and delivery.
• Work with Contracts Manager to ensure projects run smoothly.
• Order materials and manage site deliveries.
• Ensure works comply with safety standards, permits, RAMS.
• Maintain high-quality installations with minimal rework.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover documents.
• Mentor and develop electricians and apprentices on site.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Electrical safety

Project supervision

Team leadership

Control wiring & panels

PLC fault finding

VSD commissioning

Live plant experience

Quality & documentation

Driver's licence

Tools

Industrial control systems

VSD installation tools

RAMS & safety procedures

Job description

TRS on behalf of an established Electrical Services Company are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Supervisor / Foreman to lead industrial and commercial projects, with a strong focus on works within a large factory in West Cork (Carbery).

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while managing site teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical projects on site from start through to completion
• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly work activities
• Manage site teams (typically 10–15 electricians / E&I technicians, Apprentices)
• Liaise directly with clients, ensuring clear communication and professional delivery
• Work closely with the Contracts Manager and office team to ensure projects run smoothly
• Order materials and manage deliveries to site
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with safety standards, permits, and RAMS
• Maintain high‑quality installations with minimal snagging and rework
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover documentation
• Mentor and develop electricians and apprentices on site

Required Experience

• Strong industrial experience is essential
• Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role
• Hands‑on experience with control wiring, panels, and industrial control systems
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (fault finding, I/O understanding, interfacing — not necessarily programming)
• Experience working with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), including installation, fault finding, and commissioning
• Experience working in live industrial environments (e.g. processing plants, manufacturing, pharma, etc.)
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, containment systems, and commissioning
• Ability to plan work effectively and manage multiple priorities
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Full clean driving licence