Electrical Site Manager | Seinäjoki, Finland

Location: Seinäjoki, Finland
Department: Construction & Commissioning
Employment Type: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract with a 3-Month Probation Period

DCS Norway is looking for an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead and coordinate electrical construction activities for high-voltage substation EPC projects across Norway and Europe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing on-site electrical installation works, supervising subcontractors and labour, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that all electrical works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, and in line with project specifications and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Site Management

• Manage all electrical construction activities across the project site.

• Supervise subcontractors, labour, and electrical installation teams.

• Plan and sequence electrical works in alignment with the project programme.

Installation Oversight

• Oversee the installation of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems and equipment.

• Ensure all installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards.

• Manage isolations, energisation processes, and permit systems as required.

Coordination and Interfaces

• Coordinate electrical activities with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams.

• Manage interfaces between disciplines to ensure efficient execution and avoid conflicts.

• Lead site coordination meetings with stakeholders and subcontractors.

Quality and Compliance

• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

• Support inspections, testing, and commissioning readiness.

• Identify, report, and resolve defects or non-conformances.

Programme and Performance Management

• Track progress against schedules and productivity targets.

• Identify risks and delays, implementing corrective actions where required.

• Provide regular reporting to the Project Director and project team.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Education

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience working on high-voltage substations, transmission, or power infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience supporting HV testing, commissioning, energisation, and operational activities.

• Experience working within live electrical environments under permit-to-work and isolation systems.

• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary construction and commissioning teams.

• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, protection schemes, and single-line diagrams.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, protection schemes, and substation operations.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and protection drawings.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Must be an EU citizen and eligible to work on-site in Finland or Norway.

• Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery of electrical works in line with the project programme and milestones.

• Compliance with quality standards and installation requirements.

• Strong HSE performance and incident-free delivery.

• Effective coordination with project teams and stakeholders.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and company procedures.

• Integrate safety-by-design principles into engineering and project activities, ensuring that designs and solutions prioritise the safety of personnel, equipment, and the environment.

• Participate in relevant risk assessments and hazard identification activities.

• Report safety concerns, incidents, and near-misses in accordance with company HSE procedures.

• Support the development and maintenance of a positive safety culture within the team and across projects.

• Ensure compliance with the company Integrated Management System (IMS), covering quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Replacement Policy

• For absences of less than one month, the Electrical Site Manager will be replaced by a member of the project site management team.

• For absences exceeding one month, a temporary replacement will be appointed by senior management in accordance with DCS Norway replacement policy guidelines.

• The replacement will assume the key responsibilities outlined in this job description to ensure continuity of site operations and project delivery.

Benefits

• Private health insurance with occupational healthcare and other statutory insurances, provided in accordance with Finnish law.

• Annual holiday in accordance with the Finnish Annual Holidays Act (Vuosilomalaki). Holiday accrues at the rate of two (2) weekdays per full holiday credit month, resulting in a maximum entitlement of 24 weekdays of annual leave for the duration of this contract.

• Shared accommodation while on-site.

• Shared vehicle while on-site for business-related purposes.

• Coverage of all approved business-related travel, accommodation, and reasonable reimbursable expenses incurred in connection with business activities and business trips, in accordance with company policies and approval procedures. This does not apply to normal commuting to and from the work site or personal travel, including travel to the employee’s home or chosen place of residence outside working periods.

About the Role

DCS Norway operates a competence-based resource model. While this job description defines the primary function of the role, individuals are expected to contribute across other engineering and project functions based on their competencies and business needs. This approach supports team flexibility, professional development, and efficient resource utilisation across projects.