Electrical Supervisors
Electrical Supervisor
Salary negotiable
Electrical Supervisor role in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on a major engineering and construction project. This contract position offers a challenging opportunity to manage on-site electrical operations for a Tier-1 contractor.
Key Highlights
- Oversee electrical installations on a large-scale construction project
- Manage subcontractor activities and track progress against schedule
- Ensure compliance with strict health and safety regulations
- Contribute to improved construction practices and designs
Electrical Supervisor — Role Overview
This Electrical Supervisor role is critical to the successful execution of complex electrical installations. The successful candidate will manage on-site operations, supervise subcontractors, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Electrical Supervisor — Responsibilities
As Electrical Supervisor, you will:
- Manage site safety in conjunction with the Safety Advisor, including safety file management.
- Liaise with Site QA and the Electrical Package Manager for 'Right First Time' installation.
- Manage the project schedule in conjunction with other trades, Package Leads, consulting engineers, and client requirements.
- Manage all day-to-day on-site electrical operations.
- Manage subcontractor activities, tracking progress and manpower levels, and hold weekly minuted meetings.
- Manage the 'In Progress' snagging system and issue weekly punch lists.
- Issue direct labor and subcontractor hours to the time administrator.
- Attend site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering reviews, planning and coordination meetings, and handover meetings.
- Close out project items, including O&M manuals, punch lists, safety files, and QA files, with the support of the Electrical Package Manager.
- Implement a weekly look-ahead plan, coordinating with other trades.
- Issue internal weekly progress reports highlighting progress, concerns, and risk elements.
- Schedule material deliveries to correspond with the project schedule and maintain a weekly photographic diary.
- Assign work in line with construction schedules.
- Manage productivity and meet work goals.
- Contribute to improved construction practices and designs.
- Perform administrative duties as required.
- Ensure construction materials are ordered and inventory is available.
- Keep progress records of activities.
- Monitor and track personnel attendance and performance.
- Plan and schedule projects, estimate time and materials, supervise subordinates, maintain records and files, and prepare reports.
- Provide technical guidance and support during installations.
- Ensure safety standards and compliance with quality standards codes are met.
- Recommend procedure revisions to fully utilize personnel and equipment.
- Inspect work to ensure compliance with standard procedures and electrical assignments.
- Liaise with Engineering to ensure conformance with standards.
- Attend construction meetings as required.
- Prepare progress reports for management.
Electrical Supervisor — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A trade background.
- 5-10 years of experience supervising large installation crews and subcontractors.
- A proven record of supervising and managing large installation projects.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
- Experience in design and build projects.
- Good technical knowledge of both Electrical and Mechanical systems.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well within strict deadlines.
- Ability to drive a large-scale project.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this contract role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Electrical Supervisor Role
What does a Electrical Supervisor do in data centre construction?
A Electrical Supervisor in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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