Electrical installation & commissioning Supervisor

Company: Taylor Hopkinson
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Position

Electrical Installation & Commissioning Supervisor required for a major Offshore Wind Farm developer based in The United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with electrical installation and commissioning supervisors to establish a high degree of trust.
  • Proactively establish and maintain good professional relationships with all stakeholders, including main contractor staff and workers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitate day‑to‑day collaboration on site between contractors and internal stakeholders, ensuring efficient installation, electrical outfitting, testing, and commissioning.
  • Ensure quality of workmanship during electrical installation.
  • Be present during day‑to‑day planning and supervision, participating in toolbox talks, site coordination meetings, installation work, and test & commissioning activities.
  • Ensure that commissioning within the defined technical area(s) is executed safely in accordance with industry standards and national legislation.
  • Ensure that test and commissioning are properly coordinated and documented in accordance with processes, using only accepted procedures.
  • Supervise and proactively support compliance with the project HSE rules and local legislation.
  • Align with and report to the Electrical Installation and Commissioning Manager, and follow up on contractors’ deliverables within agreed scopes.
  • Perform day‑to‑day supervision and QA/QC during contractor electrical installation of HV primary and secondary systems.
  • Conduct SAT witnessing of HV primary and secondary systems.
  • Document installation and commissioning progress, carrying out comprehensive review of completed test documentation and electrical schematic drawings.
  • Facilitate planning, coordination, and participation in contractors’ SIT activities, ensuring all relevant test protocols are followed and applicable safety systems and procedures adhered to.
  • Record quality observations (punches) and highlight potential NCRs.
  • Supervise contractor pre‑energisation activities.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years hands‑on experience with installation and commissioning of up to 400 kV primary and associated secondary electrical equipment on onshore substations.
  • Experience commissioning low‑voltage electrical distribution systems, both AC and DC, associated with primary and secondary systems.
  • Completed degree or vocational training within electrical engineering.
  • Advanced level reading, writing, and speaking in English.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026