Electrical Supervisor - Site-based in Kvandal

CTS Group; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Norway seeks an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee day-to-day installation on large construction projects, ensuring design, safety and quality requirements while coordinating crews and subcontractors.

Reporting to the Electrical Package Manager, you will track progress, verify drawings and commissioning readiness, enforce HSE and safety controls, and support phased handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Technical diploma or degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Understanding of installation and testing sequences in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installation, including containment, cable routing, grounding, switchgear, cabling and terminations within the assigned scope.
• Coordinate subcontractors and establish safe, productive workfronts with required access, materials, information and task sequencing.
• Track daily progress against short-term plans; report constraints, resource needs, risks and delays to the Electrical Package Manager.
• Check installation against approved drawings and specifications; identify defects early and coordinate corrections with QA/QC.
• Coordinate with MEP, civil and structural teams and commissioning to achieve phased system completion and handover.
• Enforce HSE requirements and electrical safety controls, including lockout/tagout, applicable permits and toolbox talks within delegated authority.

Skills

Fluent English

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical engineering diploma/degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role purpose and reporting

Oversee day-to-day electrical installation within assigned areas or systems, ensuring that work meets design, safety and quality requirements. Coordinate crews and subcontractors, track progress and prepare completed work for structured handover. Reports to the Electrical Package Manager, with direct supervision of designated electrical teams and subcontractor workfronts.

Main responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation, including containment, cable routing, grounding, switchgear, cabling and terminations within the assigned scope.

• Coordinate subcontractors and establish safe, productive workfronts with the required access, materials, information and task sequencing.

• Track daily progress against short-term plans; report constraints, resource needs, risks and delays to the Electrical Package Manager.

• Check installation against approved drawings and specifications; identify defects early and coordinate corrections with QA/QC.

• Coordinate with MEP, civil and structural teams and commissioning to achieve phased system completion and handover.

• Enforce HSE requirements and electrical safety controls, including lockout/tagout, applicable permits and toolbox talks within delegated authority.

Experience and 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. An electrical qualification valid in Norway is an advantage.

• Understanding of installation and testing sequences in mission-critical environments. Data centre, industrial or critical infrastructure experience is strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of Norwegian electrical standards and safety codes is an advantage. Basic MS Office skills; digital field tools experience is beneficial.

• Fluent written and spoken English; clear communication, practical problem-solving and a calm, hands-on approach under pressure.