Site Manager

CompanyRullion

LocationStone, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/23/2025

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Production managers and directors in construction

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£53,400 (£27.38 per hour)

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Description

Site Manager – Electrical Engineering

Location: Staffordshire Office/UK Client Sites (Nationwide Travel Required)

Sector: Energy / Protection, Control & Automation

About the Role

My client are looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager with a strong Electrical Engineering background to support the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

This role is predominantly site-based and will involve managing the safe, high-quality installation, commissioning and customer acceptance of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical systems at transmission substations, large generators and industrial client sites.

You will take full responsibility for safety, quality, time and specification, leading multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with all regulatory, safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the installation, commissioning and customer acceptance of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations across the Energy Sector, ensuring delivery to safety, quality, programme and specification

Lead and manage site teams including Site Technicians, Hardware Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, Software Engineers and subcontractors

Supervise electrical, mechanical, cabling, lifting and delivery subcontractors

Chair pre-start meetings, site progress meetings and coordination meetings with clients, producing associated minutes

Develop, review and implement site documentation including Construction Phase Plans, SHE plans, RAMS, site inductions and waste management plans

Ensure works comply with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant industry standards

Carry out site surveys to support tendering and project delivery

Work collaboratively with engineering, project management and SHEQ teams to ensure successful project delivery

Liaise with Project Management to ensure adequate site resources are planned and managed

Support the identification and management of changes to scope, programme and cost

Assist with electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities where required

Control site drawings, documentation and Installation & Test Plans (ITPs)

Organise site welfare, tools and equipment

Monitor site activities and assess the competence of staff and contractors

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Site Manager with an electrical installation background
Strong understanding of electrical and minor mechanical installation practices
Ability to read and interpret drawings and engineering documentation
Good working knowledge of UK construction and CDM Regulations 2015
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Structured, analytical approach to work
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Current National Grid Competent Person
Experience working to National Grid procedures and standards
Authorised as SR163 (previously TP137) Site Manager
Experience delivering substation Protection & Control projects
Understanding of Impressed Voltages and associated risks

Qualifications & Training (Essential or Highly Desirable):

BS 7671 18th Edition
CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent

Health & safety training (e.g. IOSH, CITB, RoSPA, BSC)

Temporary Works Coordination / Supervision

First Aid at Work

Asbestos Awareness

Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Manual Handling

Lifting Operations (Appointed Person / Slinger / Banksman)

Understanding of UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation