Your newpanyHays are partnering with a leading Tier‑1 contractor delivering major water and environmental infrastructure projects across the UK. As part of a large-scale Water Treatment Works construction programme, we are recruiting an experienced Electrical Site Manager specialising in premissioning to support delivery through the final stages of installation, testing andmissioning.
Your new roleAs Electrical Site Manager (Premissioning), you will take ownership of all electrical works as the project transitions from construction tomissioning. You will coordinate MEICA teams, subcontractors andmissioning engineers to ensure electrical systems are installed, tested, energised and handed over in line with project requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing day‑to‑day electrical site activities during premissioning andmissioning phases
2. Ensuring ITPs, RAMS, permits, test sheets andmissioning documentation arepleted accurately
3. Supervising electrical installation teams and supporting the integration of mechanical and ICA works
4. Planning and sequencing premissioning works to meet programme milestones
5. Liaising with site management, design teams, OEMs and the clientmissioning group
6. Overseeing LV systems, cabling, control panels, MCCs, instrumentation, pumps and process equipment
7. Ensuring all worksply with CDM, H&S, WIMES and relevant electrical standards
8. Supporting energisation, loop checks, FAT/SAT, functional tests and system sign‑off
9. Managing defects, punch lists, snagging and readiness for handover
What you’ll need to succeed
10. Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager within water, utilities or heavy infrastructure
11. Strong background in premissioning /missioning of MEICA systems
12. Good understanding of WTW/WWTW processes, panels, instrumentation and control systems
13. Ability to lead subcontractors and manage multiple work fronts
14. Excellent knowledge of electrical regulations and safety standards (18th Edition desirable)
15. SMSTS, CSCS and relevant electrical qualifications
16. Strongmunication, planning and reporting skills