Construction & Commissioning Supervisor

FairPlay Engineering; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering seeks a Site Representative – Electrical & Instrumentation for an offshore substation project in the Netherlands. The role is on-site during construction and commissioning; you will be the first point of contact for E&I matters and ensure work aligns with project requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing E&I construction and commissioning activities, coordinating with contractors and client teams, addressing site queries, supporting inspections, and reporting

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience in E&I construction and commissioning.
• Experience in offshore substations or related offshore/oil & gas projects.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee E&I construction and commissioning on site.
• Respond to site queries and support inspections.
• Coordinate with contractors and client's project team.
• Identify risks and report progress to drive completion.

Skills

E&I construction

Offshore substations experience

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering degree

Job description

Intro information

Urgent opportunity for an experienced E&I Engineer to represent our client on site during the construction and commissioning of an offshore substation in the Netherlands. Candidates must be available to start within 1 week.

Company information

Our client delivers customized solutions in the field of offshore energy activities. They provide advisory services from initial feasibility studies through the execution of all engineering and procurement activities! They have a proven track record in offshore platforms, FPSOs, onshore facilities, and complex steel and mechanical installations for maritime applications, and are making significant progress in the offshore hydrogen production market.

Vacancy information

Our client is looking for a Site Representative – Electrical & Instrumentation to join a construction yard in the Netherlands for an offshore substation project currently in the construction phase.

In this role, you will act on behalf of our client as the first point of contact for Electrical & Instrumentation matters on site. You will oversee E&I installation and commissioning activities, monitor progress and quality, and support the resolution of technical questions or site issues as they arise.

You will work closely with contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and the client’s project team to ensure that work is carried out safely, correctly, and in line with project requirements.

Key responsibilities include overseeing E&I construction and commissioning works, responding to site queries, supporting inspections and walk-downs, reporting progress, identifying risks or issues, and helping drive the project toward successful completion.

What do you need

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or similar.
• Strong E&I construction and commissioning experience.
• Experience in offshore substations, offshore wind, oil & gas, marine, or large industrial projects.
• Able to represent the client confidently on site.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.