Construction Manager - Electrical - BESS

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate electrical installation activities for BESS, MV/LV systems, transformers, PCS/inverters, switchgear, cables, earthing and auxiliary systems.
• Plan and monitor daily and 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 installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards and client requirements.
• Review method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and risk assessments for electrical works.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, NCR resolution and punch‑point closure with QA/QC.
• Work 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 while ensuring strict HSE compliance.

Required skills

• Electrical installation for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Experience with MV/LV power distribution systems
• Knowledge of transformers, PCS/inverters and switchgear
• Cable routing and earthing system design
• Proficiency in reviewing method statements, ITPs and risk assessments
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes and NCR management
• Commissioning and energisation of electrical equipment