Site Supervisor

Turner Lovell; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering and construction firm is seeking Site Supervisors for high-voltage substation projects in Saudi Arabia. Candidates should possess a diploma in Electrical Engineering and have 2-3 years of site experience. This role entails supervising site activities, ensuring quality standards, and coordinating with subcontractors to support the Kingdom's power grid transformation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of site-based experience on electrical or HV substation projects.
• Registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• Familiarity with major Saudi clients such as SEC, ARAMCO, NEOM, or NG is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical works at HV substations (132kV/380kV), following drawings and project specs.
• Monitor subcontractors and daily site activities.
• Ensure safety rules (HSE) are always followed.

Skills

Supervision

Reporting

Communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Site Supervisor – HV Substation Projects (Saudi Arabia) Location: Jeddah, Makkah Region, Damam Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Turner Lovell are specialist recruiters for HV transmission and energy infrastructure projects across Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. We are supporting a global engineering, manufacturing, and construction firm with the delivery of major infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. Our client specialises in complex EPC projects in the power generation and electricity transmission sectors and plays a leading role in delivering the Kingdom’s energy transition.

We are seeking Site Supervisors to support the delivery of 132kV and 380kV high-voltage substation projects across the Kingdom. This position plays a critical role in supervising site activities, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring the highest standards in safety, quality, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise electrical works at HV substations (132kV/380kV), following drawings and project specs.
• Check that work meets quality standards and approved procedures.
• Monitor subcontractors and daily site activities.
• Ensure safety rules (HSE) are always followed.
• Report any unsafe actions, incidents, or site issues.
• Track labour, materials, and equipment on site.
• Support redlining of drawings and final As-Built documents.
• Help clear punch list items with the testing team.
• Communicate clearly with the client and project team.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
• Minimum 2–3 years of site-based experience on electrical or HV substation projects
• Familiarity with major Saudi clients such as SEC, ARAMCO, NEOM, or NG is highly desirable
• Strong reporting, supervision, and communication skills
• Willingness to work in Jeddah and across other locations in the Kingdom as required
• KSA nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

If you’re ready to take an active role on the front lines of the Kingdom’s power grid transformation, apply now or contact the Turner Lovell team to learn more about this opportunity.