Job Title: Construction Electrical Superintendent
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Contract Type: Residential, Annual Renewable Contract
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be authorised to work in the Netherlands
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Electrical Superintendent to oversee the execution of electrical works on a major green energy project in the Netherlands. This role is key to ensuring the electrical construction scope is delivered safely, to the required quality standards, and in line with project milestones.
The successful candidate will provide technical supervision, coordinate contractor activities, and drive a strong safety and quality culture onsite. The role suits individuals with proven field leadership in electrical construction and a strong understanding of industrial projects, preferably within energy or oil & gas sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety & Compliance:
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Champion safety as a core project value and ensure site compliance with HSE policies
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Conduct regular HSE inspections and support a clean, safe work environment
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Monitor and issue daily permits to work per client systems
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Participate in weekly safety walks, audits, and follow-up actions
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Remain up to date on local regulations and ensure contractor adherence
Supervision & Coordination:
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Supervise all electrical works on site, ensuring correct and safe execution
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Provide mentoring, direction, and support to contractor teams
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Coordinate vendor and subcontractor activities
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Assist with method statement and risk assessment reviews
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Oversee data and power network installation for temporary site facilities
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Drive collaboration across disciplines and promote teamwork on site
Quality Assurance:
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Monitor compliance with electrical standards and specifications
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Liaise with QA/QC teams to coordinate inspections and support ITP execution
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Ensure electrical construction is executed with precision and full documentation
Reporting & Communication:
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Attend daily and weekly coordination meetings
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Support the Construction Manager with daily reporting and contractor performance tracking
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Identify out-of-scope work and escalate as needed
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Review constructability of upcoming work packages and propose improvements
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Maintain strong communication with site stakeholders including scaffolding and quality teams
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Ensure familiarity with all client standards relating to electrical systems
Required Qualifications & Experience:
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Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or similar
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Minimum 10 years of site-based electrical construction experience in industrial gases, energy, or oil & gas
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Strong working knowledge of recognised electrical codes and safe installation techniques
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Proven experience supervising electrical installation on large-scale projects
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Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
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Strong organisational and coordination skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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Skilled in writing technical and progress reports
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Experience working in multicultural project teams
Desirable:
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Experience in industrial gas plant construction
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Background in client-side construction supervision
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Familiarity with Bill of Quantity-based contracts