Job Title:-Electrical Site Manager (Contract)

Reporting To:-UK Operations Manager

Purpose:-We have an immediate vacancy for a Electrical Site Manager to oversee the close-out of our project at one of our sites in the Ipswich area. Includes snagging/re-work, function testing, commissioning and reliability testing of our installed equipment - mostly electrical based.

(Note that we are a subcontractor on the Rickinghall project and the candidate will fulfil a dual role covering Electrical/Commissioning and acting act as a valued member of our team fulfilling our HSQE requirements and helping to manage our subcontractors.)

Suitability:-The role would suit a flexible, enthusiastic and organised individual with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and water industry background.

Location:-Based at our project site in Rickinghall, Suffolk (postcode IP22 1LL). Potential for occasional visits to our offices if needed.

Timescale:-The post is vacant and is expected to last for 2-4 months. For the right candidate with an appetite for a permanent role, a longer-term position in the business may be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversight of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation installation work by our teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Adherence to required standards, policies and statutory regulations for Health & Safety.
• Developing / revising testing, commissioning and handover plans.
• Organising, planning and attending meetings with client and contractor stakeholders.
• Inspection of systems to ensure they are installed, tested and commissioning to relevant British, ISO and client standards.
• Function testing and commissioning of electrical installations, SCADA systems, instrumentation and automation systems ensuring compliance with the system specifications and best practice.
• Compiling commissioning reports, method statements and commissioning schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards and legislation.
• Participating in the troubleshooting of any process performance shortcomings.
• Remaining in regular contact with the Project Manager, project engineers, Client teams and supply chain to enable smooth commissioning and handover processes
• Compiling and review of Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Training of site operators in the use of the installed equipment and systems.
• Other duties as may arise from time to time that are consistent with the job-holder''s knowledge and skills, and are needed to effectively perform the role

Key Skills & Experience:

• Engineering, science or similar to degree, HND, HNC or equivalent level.
• Minimum four years'' postgraduate experience in a similar role within the utilities sector and/or M&E engineering environment.
• Candidates should have extensive experience of industrial / commercial electrical and ICA design, assembly, installation, testing and commissioning, ideally in the water sector.
• Experience in specific Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems - including conditioning, conversion and interpretation plus digital I/O, relay control logic and instrumentation.
• Candidates should be electrically qualified to a minimum of 18th Edition, C&G 2391 Inspection & Test and should ideally hold a current JIB Gold Card.
• Experience of working as an NIC-EIC Competent Person would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills, able to interact effectively with Clients and colleagues.
• Experience within the UK water industry is a distinct advantage.
• Willingness to be based at the work site, with the potential for travel regionally and nationwide (including overnight stays), and to our headquarters in Ireland as required.
• Full driving licence, any existing endorsements must be declared in the application.

Package:

• Competitive package, negotiable according to skills and experience