Site Manager

Site Manager - Substation Projects | South West England

Are you looking for a Site Manager role where you will lead critical infrastructure projects across the UK's energy network? This Site Manager opportunity offers the chance to work on high-voltage substation builds, taking ownership from start to completion while developing your leadership and technical expertise.

You will benefit from a strong salary package, long-term job security within essential infrastructure, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects. As a Site Manager, you will also have access to excellent benefits, career progression and a supportive working environment.

About the company

My client is a leading engineering services provider delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. They specialise in power, transport and utility networks, offering end-to-end solutions from design through to installation and maintenance. Their work includes major substation builds, network upgrades and infrastructure improvements supporting the UK's energy transition.

The role and responsibilities

As a Site Manager, you will be a key part of the substation build team, delivering projects across multiple locations including Andover, Swindon and Chippenham. You will be doing:

• Coordinating and supervising construction activities from start to completion
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients on site
• Managing works on 11kV to 132kV distribution networks
• Overseeing installation of switchgear, transformers and cabling
• Supervising construction of switch houses and transformer enclosures
• Ensuring health, safety and quality standards are met at all times

You will also be responsible for:

• Managing site teams and subcontractors
• Monitoring progress against programme and budgets
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contracts
• Reporting on site performance and project milestones

Must have skills and experience

• Experience in site management or site supervision
• Strong background in substation construction projects
• Experience working on 11kV to 132kV networks
• Knowledge of switchgear, transformers and cabling installations
• Experience working on 132kV substations
• A construction or civil engineering background
• Understanding of NEC contracts

Certifications required

• Qualification in Construction, Civil or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• CITB SMSTS
• SSE Substation Entry Training
• Temporary Works Supervisor certification

It would be beneficial if you also have CAT 3 SSE Authorising certification.

Salary and benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday with option to buy more
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal
• Free on-site parking
• Referral scheme

Additional information

You will be working full-time on-site across multiple South West locations. This Site Manager role offers excellent career progression within a growing infrastructure business and exposure to major UK energy projects.

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