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.

What''s in it for you
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
To be successful in this Site Manager role, you will have:
·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
You will ideally hold:
·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.

Interested?
If you''re ready to take the next step in your career as a Site Manager, apply today with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West''s Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years'' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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