Electrical Site Manager

Role Overview

This position as Electrical Site Manager is based at the Ballincollig Regional Office and covers projects across Southwest Ireland. The salary offered is competitive within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team environment to manage multiple projects simultaneously, fostering a unified "one team" culture.
• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards and protocols onsite.
• Have a strong understanding of the HSQE management framework and related statutory regulations.
• Manage electrical and installation scopes across projects, including design, procurement, supervision of installation, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Work jointly with electrical design engineers on tasks such as creating and reviewing M&I Listings, general service designs, cable sizing and scheduling, control panel schematics, MIC load assessments, generator sizing, and medium voltage design reviews.
• Procure essential packages including control panels, automation hardware and software, starters, electrical installation works, medium voltage activities, and lightning protection.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules and budgets, understanding the implications of any cost or time overruns.
• Guarantee quality assurance by overseeing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), inspection and testing records, insulation resistance tests, I/O checks, rotation verifications, and commissioning aligned with quality plans and Employer’s Requirements.
• Coordinate interaction between Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural design teams.
• Prepare and manage Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Permits, and other health and safety documentation.
• Develop scope documents and tender packages for projects.
• Conduct site surveys and produce preliminary condition reports on existing infrastructure and assets.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to prepare purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Oversee site personnel and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with design documents and contract schedules.
• Conduct quality inspections to confirm works meet design specifications and are ready for commissioning.
• Manage project close-out activities including handover to clients.
• Compile and submit comprehensive project handover documentation, including as-built drawings and control panel schematics revised post-installation.
• Ensure design integrity, material quality, and workmanship meet established requirements.
• Maintain communication with consultants, subcontractors, site personnel, commercial teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Regularly interact with employer representatives and wider project collaboration teams daily.
• Stay current with industry standards and technological advancements through continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for career development, mentoring junior staff, and supporting organisational growth, aligned with the company’s strong development culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Level 7 degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years’ experience, preferably within the Water and Wastewater sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities.
• Excellent planning, organisational, team leadership, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong literacy and numerical skills.
• Familiarity with Trimble and Autodesk design software is advantageous.
• Full, clean driving licence is required.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Be part of a dynamic and expanding organisation with career growth opportunities.
• A Monday to Friday work schedule with early finishes on Fridays.
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 10 recognized public holidays.
• Competitive base salary package.
• Engagement in annual company events and access to corporate staff discounts.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 counseling services for employees and their families.