Electrical Site Chargehand - Pharma Construction Lead

Jones Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking an Electrical Site Chargehand for onsite Cork projects. You will supervise electrical personnel, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across installation activities.

You will plan and monitor works, liaise with Foreman and engineers, and support apprentices. The role emphasizes strong safety culture and professional collaboration on site.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Minimum Level 6 QQI Certificate in Electrical Craft Practice or equivalent.
• Electrical Verification & Certification course with a QC number would be advantageous.
• Black Hat Trained and First Aid Trained would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable a high level of electrical technical knowledge with practical application in a pharma environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate direct electrical personnel and subcontractors on site, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan, allocate and monitor electrical works with your team in line with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Take responsibility for your team's health and safety, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical site safety procedures.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment to meet project requirements.
• Oversee daily electrical installation activities, ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and project standards.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure installations meet required standards and project specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, coordinating corrective actions and ensuring defects are closed out promptly.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, inspection documentation and progress updates.
• Liaise with the Foreman / Project Manager, project engineers, client representatives and other stakeholders regarding progress, quality, technical and site requirements.
• Support the development and training of apprentices and junior electrical personnel.
• Promote a strong safety culture, quality-driven approach and professional working relationships across the project team.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Team supervision

Site coordination

Safety compliance

First Aid

Black Hat Training

Education

QQI Level 6 Electrical Craft Practice

Job description

Jones Engineering is seeking an Electrical Site Chargehand for onsite Cork projects. You will supervise electrical personnel, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across installation activities.

You will plan and monitor works, liaise with Foreman and engineers, and support apprentices. The role emphasizes strong safety culture and professional collaboration on site.