HV & BESS Supervisor (12 Month Contract) at Scatec ASA

Why this role matters

• This role provides hands-on supervision of all high-voltage (HV) and transmission-line activities at the Thakadu site. You will monitor construction progress, identify and report deviations in quality, time, cost, and HSSE, coordinate contractors and site disciplines, and support the PV electrical scope when required.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Supervise HV and transmission-line construction activities and engage daily with contractors and sub-suppliers on site.
• Monitor physical progress each day and report deviations relating to quality, schedule, cost, and HSSE.
• Work with the planning team to evaluate completion forecasts and require action or recovery plans from contractors when needed.
• Oversee electrical works including cables, MV transformers, communication systems, lighting, CCTV, earthing systems, connection boxes, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Civil and Mechanical Supervisors on the HV and transmission-line scope, and align site supervision activities.
• Coordinate Mechanical Completion and commissioning interfaces between disciplines, contractors, and key equipment suppliers.
• Review construction documentation, including method statements, and obtain engineering review or approval where required.
• Lead HV and transmission-line pre-construction meetings, manage technical queries, and ensure construction uses the latest approved drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Your work will support safe, high-quality delivery and successful commissioning at Thakadu.

What you’ll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-moving, site-based renewable-energy construction environment.
• The opportunity to shape the safe and effective delivery of HV, transmission-line, and associated electrical works on the Thakadu project.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary site teams, contractors, suppliers, engineering specialists, and planning professionals.

What you’ll bring

• Experience and qualifications
• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience working with high-voltage equipment and systems and/or transmission lines.
• At least 3 years' EPC experience on medium- to large-scale construction projects.
• At least 1 year of solar PV experience; a specialisation in solar or renewable energy is advantageous.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong knowledge of HV and transmission-line industry best practices.
• Knowledge of quality-control systems, root-cause analysis, and Pareto analysis.
• Relevant experience with grid operators and regulatory organisations is advantageous.
• A results-oriented, proactive, collaborative communicator who prioritises independently and works well in a site team.
• Willing and able to be based at the Thakadu site in Orkney, South Africa; local travel may be required.