Site Engineer (Electrical)

Site Engineer (Electrical)

The Site Engineer (Electrical) will play a key role in supervising and coordinating electrical installation activities, ensuring the efficient execution of construction projects while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and technical excellence. The role involves overseeing day-to-day site operations, monitoring work progress and quality, resolving technical issues and coordinating with project managers, consultants, contractors and other engineering teams. The successful candidate will ensure that all electrical work is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable standards and safety regulations, while meeting project timelines and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily electrical installation work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, wiring, earthing and other electrical services.
• Review electrical drawings, technical specifications and method statements to ensure accurate execution of site activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the quality of workmanship, materials and installations in accordance with project standards.
• Ensure that electrical work complies with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations and company quality standards.
• Monitor daily work progress, labour, materials, tools and equipment to ensure efficient resource utilisation and timely completion of activities.
• Identify and resolve technical issues arising on site and coordinate with relevant parties to implement appropriate solutions.
• Prepare and maintain site progress reports, inspection records, material requests, testing reports and other project documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and commissioning activities with consultants and relevant authorities as required.
• Monitor the availability and proper use of electrical materials and coordinate with procurement teams to avoid delays.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements, and promote safe working practices on site.
• Assist in preparing as-built drawings, snagging lists and handover documentation upon completion of electrical work.

Candidate Profile

• A BSc in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
• Relevant professional membership or registration with a recognised engineering institution will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and site supervision, preferably in building construction or MEP projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, power distribution systems, lighting systems, cable routing, earthing, and electrical testing and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications and installation details.
• Good knowledge of electrical safety practices, quality control procedures and applicable electrical standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant engineering or technical software.
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, suppliers and project teams.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on “Apply Now”. Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.