Role – Electrical Supervisor
Location – Manchester
Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Electrical Supervisor for an immediate start on a utility-scale BESS project based in Manchester.
Scope of Work
• Supervise daily site activities for all electrical works across a large-scale BESS project, including LV/MV distribution, cabling, containment, switchgear installation, battery integration, earthing, transformers, and control systems.
• Coordinate and oversee site operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with drawings, specifications, and programme requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, site rules, and permit-to-work systems.
• Support the Site Manager and Project Manager with progress reporting, quality inspections, site coordination, and interface management with civils, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions to maintain safe working practices and a strong safety culture on site.
• Monitor site progress and workmanship to ensure electrical installations are completed to programme and required quality standards.
• Complete and maintain site records including daily diaries, permits, inspections, quality documentation, and test records.
• Liaise with suppliers, delivery teams, and subcontractors to coordinate materials, plant, and equipment logistics on site.
• Identify and escalate any risks, delays, design clashes, or non-conformances to the Site Manager and Project team.
• Support commissioning, energisation, and handover activities, ensuring all electrical works are completed, inspected, and verified to the required standards.
Experience to be Considered
• Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor on utility-scale energy, power, industrial, or infrastructure projects — ideally with experience across BESS, substations, renewables, power generation, or grid infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation techniques including LV/MV systems, switchgear, transformers, cabling, containment, earthing, and control systems.
• Previous experience working within live energy or HV environments would be highly advantageous.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors within fast-paced construction programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ procedures, permit-to-work systems, RAMS, and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain a strong site presence and proactively drive works forward.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major energy infrastructure project on a long-term basis with immediate start availability.
This is a 12-month renewable contract and falls outside IR35.
If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold directly for more information.
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