Electrical Site Supervisor

Lagan Energy Engineering Ltd; Sines; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagan Energy Engineering Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Site Manager to oversee safe, efficient delivery of electrical works across Hyperscale projects in Ireland, Mainland Europe, commencing in Portugal.

You will lead site teams, coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors and clients to meet programme, technical and safety requirements. The role requires strong MV/LV knowledge, read drawings, manage RAMS and permits, drive progress, resolve field issues and maintain high workmanship

Qualifications

• Strong electrical trade/engineering background and qualifications.
• Proven experience in Electrical Site Manager or senior site role.
• Experience delivering large-scale HV/LV installations in hyperscale environments.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and manage RAMS and permits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of electrical works across Hyperscale projects.
• Provide leadership to site supervisors, electrical teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate activities with Project Managers and clients to meet milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specs, RAMS and safety standards.
• Oversee LV/MV installations and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality.
• Prepare site records, progress reporting and documentation.

Skills

Electrical background

Site management

HV/MV knowledge

Reading drawings

Project coordination

HSE awareness

Team leadership

Stakeholder comms

Commercial awareness

MS Office

Education

Electrical qualifications

SMSTS

Job description

We provide quality-assured Electrical Engineering, Contracting and Consultancy services to blue-chip clients across Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe.Operating across the Hyperscale, Mission Critical and Renewables sectors, we specialise in the delivery of complex electrical infrastructure and full turnkey solutions up to and including 275kV.

Our Hyperscale division supports the delivery of large-scale, technically demanding projects across Ireland and Mainland Europe, providing electrical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Through our continued growth within this sector, we have established strong relationships with key clients and partners, built on our commitment to safety, quality, reliability and successful project delivery.

With an expanding portfolio of projects across multiple European locations, we continue to strengthen our teams and capabilities to support the evolving requirements of the Hyperscale and Mission Critical industries.

About the Role

The Electrical Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient and successful delivery of electrical works across a number of projects within our Hyperscale division throughout Ireland and Mainland Europe, commencing on Portugal.

Working closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients, the role will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of site activities, ensuring works are delivered in line with programme requirements, technical specifications, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

The Electrical Site Manager will play a key role in coordinating resources, monitoring project progress, maintaining high standards of workmanship and proactively addressing site challenges to support successful project delivery.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day delivery of electrical works across Hyperscale projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to site supervisors, electrical teams, subcontractors and other site personnel, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Coordinate site activities in conjunction with Project Managers, engineering teams and other contractors to achieve programme milestones.
• Monitor project progress against agreed construction programmes, schedules and key deliverables, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure all electrical installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, client standards and applicable regulations.
• Oversee the installation of LV and MV electrical systems and associated infrastructure, appropriate to the scope of each project.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment requirements to ensure sufficient resources are available to meet project demands.
• Maintain a strong focus on Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards, working closely with the EHS and Quality teams to ensure compliance across all site activities.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and other relevant site documentation are understood and adhered to by site teams.
• Conduct and participate in site meetings, progress meetings, toolbox talks, coordination meetings and client meetings as required.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship and ensure that snags, defects and non-conformances are identified, recorded and closed out in a timely manner.
• Support the coordination of testing, commissioning, energisation and handover activities, working alongside Commissioning and Engineering teams.
• Ensure accurate site records are maintained, including daily/weekly progress reporting, labour records, site diaries, material records and project documentation.
• Identify potential commercial impacts, variations and changes in scope, communicating these promptly to the Project Manager/Commercial team.
• Support short and medium-term project planning and look ahead programmes, ensuring upcoming labour, materials and technical requirements are identified in advance.
• Proactively identify and resolve site constraints, coordination issues and project risks that could impact safety, quality, programme or delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination with other disciplines and contractors operating within the project environment.
• Support the development of site personnel, promoting high standards of performance, accountability and teamwork.
• Ensure company policies, procedures and client requirements are consistently implemented across assigned projects.
• Support project mobilisation activities across Ireland and Mainland Europe as required.
• Provide additional support across the wider Hyperscale portfolio and travel between project locations in line with business and operational requirements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong electrical trade/engineering background with relevant electrical qualifications.
• Proven experience in an Electrical Site Manager, Electrical Supervisor or similar senior site-based role.
• Experience delivering large-scale electrical installations within Hyperscale, Data Centre, Mission Critical or complex industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of LV electrical systems and associated infrastructure, with MV knowledge/experience highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience managing and coordinating electrical supervisors, direct labour and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, project sequencing and reactive/look-ahead planning.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, RAMS, permits and safe systems of work within a construction environment.
• Experience monitoring installation quality, identifying defects and managing snagging/close-out activities.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, project teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how programme delays, variations, labour productivity and changes in scope can impact project performance.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to effectively use project reporting and document management systems.
• Full driving licence.
• Previous experience specifically within the Hyperscale/Data Centre sector.
• Experience working on projects for major blue-chip or international clients.
• HV/MV electrical experience.
• SMSTS or equivalent recognised site safety qualification.