Electrical Site Superintendent / Electrical Site Supervisor - Battery Energy Storage - BESS - Electrical Engineering – Construction - Contract / Freelance Position Job Overview : We are currently supporting a leading EPC contractor in the renewable energy sector who are delivering a major BESS grid connection projects in South East England. Key Responsibilities :
- Manage and supervise the electrical installation works on-site for BOP packages (HV cabling, protection & control, substation works).
- Oversee subcontractor performance, resolve on-site challenges, and ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
- Coordinate with the internal commissioning team to prepare for handover.
- Contribute to constraint management and ensure timelines are met.
- Participate in scope reviews, programming of work packages, and resolution of design issues.
- Liaise daily with HSE Site Manager, Civils Project Engineer, and Commissioning Engineers to ensure seamless site coordination.
- Ensure compliance with site safety, quality, and technical standards throughout the delivery phase. Qualifications & Experience :
- Minimum 5 years experience in electrical site supervision or superintendent roles within large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects.
- Proven experience managing on-site electrical installation activities (substation builds, HV cable works, or related BOP packages).
- Strong leadership and organisational skills; able to manage subcontractors and resolve issues independently.
- Background in either utilities or construction – BESS experience is beneficial but not essential.
- HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional site teams. Contract Details :
- Contract Type : Freelance / Contract
- Duration : 3-6 months initial contract
- Start Date : ASAP To apply, please submit your CV