Electrical & Instrumentation Discipline Lead

Costain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company in the UK is looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Discipline Lead to oversee site activities in Teesside. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing the Electrical construction team. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience and relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role on a large-scale project.
• Experience in controlled environments and brownfield projects.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents for compliance in the field.
• Monitor facilities contractor performance in the field.
• Coordinate site works and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Electrical and Instrumentation installation works

Supervising Electrical construction teams

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Progress reporting

Education

Apprentice trained or discipline specific qualification in Electrical Engineering

CSCS/CCNSG Card

JIB Approved Electrician

Compex Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Discipline Lead

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Job Description

Reporting to the Electrical and Instrumentation Package Manager, the discipline lead will support site activities performed by the Electrical + HV Facilities contractor and the wider Costain Construction Team. Responsibilities include monitoring construction performance, assisting with the PTW Process, reviewing and implementing RAMS, coordinating site activities, assisting the project quality team with inspection & test plans, and carrying out site inspections.

The role also supports the wider team and fellow discipline superintendents, the Advanced Work Packaging Lead, work pack engineers, and construction and HSE teams. The discipline lead acts as the Costain Isolation Authority and Electrical Responsible Person on the Project.

Full‑time on site in Teesside.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and RAMS for site works and ensure compliance in the field.
• Support the Work Packaging team to review Installation Work Packs (IWP’s) to ensure suitability for field construction.
• Support the Package Managers and Area Construction Manager in all matters Electrical and Instrumentation.
• Monitor facilities contractor performance in the field and help to coordinate all site works.
• Carry out site inspections to support the quality team including witnessing cable jointing, and testing activities.
• Monitor HSEQ performance in the field and support document reviews.
• Attend daily coordination meetings and SIMOPS reviews.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of work progress, inspections, and any incidents or issues.
• Monitor facilities contractor performance including cleaning and scheduled & responsive maintenance.
• Act as Costain Responsible Electrical Person on the Project.
• Act as E+I IA (Isolation Authority) on the Project and on the Project Temporary Facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Electrical and Instrumentation installation works, and testing and commissioning of process equipment.
• Demonstrate sufficient experience (Ten years plus) in a similar role on a large-scale project.
• Proven experience in supervising Electrical construction teams in brownfield projects and in controlled environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret E+I construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience in progress reporting and record keeping.
• Must be Microsoft Office Literate.
• ISSOW and PTW experience.
• Must have Isolation Authority and Responsible Electrical Person experience on a Live Plant.
• Ideally be apprentice trained or have a discipline specific qualification or trade background – i.e. C + Guilds, NVQ 3 or above (HNC/D) in an Electrical Engineering subject.
• CSCS/CCNSG Card.
• JIB Approved Electrician.
• Compex Certification.

About Us

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview.

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