Construction Manager - Electrical - BESS

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead electrical installation activities for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and associated MV/LV power infrastructure. The role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising all electrical works on‑site while ensuring compliance with client requirements and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate electrical installation for BESS, MV/LV systems, transformers, PCS/inverters, switchgear, cables, earthing and auxiliary systems.
• Plan and monitor daily/weekly construction activities against the approved schedule.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, engineering, QA/QC, HSE, procurement, testing & commissioning and subcontractor teams.
• Supervise subcontractors, monitoring manpower, materials, equipment and productivity.
• Ensure installation complies with drawings, specifications, standards and client requirements.
• Review method statements, ITPs and risk assessments for electrical works.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, NCR resolution and punch‑point closure with QA/QC.
• Liaise with vendors for equipment installation, inspection, testing and technical support.
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints or delays and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain progress reports, site records and as‑built documentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements and electrical safety procedures.

Required skills

• Electrical installation
• BESS integration
• MV/LV power distribution
• Transformer installation
• PCS/Inverter commissioning
• Switchgear operation
• Cable routing and earthing
• QA/QC procedures for electrical works
• HSE compliance for electrical sites