Electrical Supervisor – Major Data Centre Project | Northern Norway

Toptemp; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel covered

Flexible rotation schedules

Job summary

Toptemp is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead electrical installation on a technically complex construction project in Norway. You will supervise day-to-day activities, coordinate crews and ensure work aligns with approved drawings, specifications and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in electrical supervision, hands-on knowledge of high- and low-voltage systems, and a strong command of English.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of electrical supervision experience on large construction projects.
• Experience with high- and low-voltage systems, switchgear, containment, cable installation and terminations.
• Technical diploma or degree in electrical engineering, building services or a related field.
• Understanding of electrical installation and testing sequences in mission-critical environments.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day electrical installation activities
• Coordinate electrical crews and subcontractors
• Follow installation against approved drawings and specifications
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective activities with QA/QC
• Monitor progress, constraints, resource requirements, risks and delays
• Coordinate with MEP, civil, structural and commissioning teams
• Support phased system completion and structured handover
• Enforce HSE requirements and electrical safety controls
• Follow requirements related to lockout/tagout, permits and toolbox talks within delegated authority

Skills

Electrical supervision

HV/LV systems

Coordination

Safety compliance

English fluency

Education

Electrical engineering degree/diploma

Job description

Flexible Location and Work Schedules

Candidates may be based locally in Northern Norway or elsewhere in Norway. Flexible work schedules are available, including:

• Weekly commuting
• 3 weeks on / 1 week off
• 10 days on / 4 days off

Flexible Location and Work Schedules

Candidates may be based locally in Northern Norway or elsewhere in Norway. Flexible work schedules are available, including:

• Weekly commuting
• 3 weeks on / 1 week off
• 10 days on / 4 days off

Accommodation and travel related to the agreed rotation schedule are provided.

English is the working language on site, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates from diverse professional backgrounds.

About The Role

As Electrical Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising electrical installation within your assigned scope. This includes work related to containment, cable routing, grounding, switchgear, cabling and terminations.

You will coordinate subcontractors and help establish safe and productive workfronts by ensuring teams have the required access, materials and information, with activities sequenced appropriately.

You will also monitor daily progress against short-term plans and identify constraints, resource requirements, risks and potential delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day electrical installation activities
• Coordinate electrical crews and subcontractors
• Follow installation against approved drawings and specifications
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective activities with QA/QC
• Monitor progress, constraints, resource requirements, risks and delays
• Coordinate with MEP, civil, structural and commissioning teams
• Support phased system completion and structured handover
• Enforce HSE requirements and electrical safety controls
• Follow requirements related to lockout/tagout, permits and toolbox talks within delegated authority

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years of electrical supervision experience on large construction projects
• Experience with high- and low-voltage systems, switchgear, containment, cable installation and terminations
• Technical diploma or degree in electrical engineering, building services or a related field
• Understanding of electrical installation and testing sequences in mission-critical environments
• Fluent written and spoken English

An electrical qualification valid in Norway is considered an advantage. Experience from data centres, industrial projects or critical infrastructure is strongly preferred, while knowledge of Norwegian electrical standards and safety codes is also advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position combines hands-on electrical supervision with responsibility for coordination, safety, quality and progress on a technically complex project. You will work closely with several disciplines through installation, system completion and handover. l, the opportunity is also accessible to qualified candidates based outside Northern Norway.

With flexible rotation options, covered accommodation and rotation-related travel, the opportunity is also accessible to qualified candidates based outside Northern Norway.

Practical Information

We hope this position matches your experience and interests, and that you see it as an exciting opportunity for further career development.

As we are looking for candidates who can start at relatively short notice, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We look forward to hearing from you!