Electrical Site Manager
Are you an experienced Site Manager with an electrical background? Do you enjoy leading multi-discipline teams on complex, safety‑critical projects? Do you want a role where you own site delivery from pre‑start to client handover?
What's in it for you
* Fantastic basic salary
* Company car / allowance
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Training and development
* 6.5% Pension scheme
* Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
* Private healthcare
What will you be doing?
You’ll take ownership of site delivery for Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations across the energy sector, including transmission substations, large generators and major industrial clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing site works to meet safety, quality, time and technical specification requirements, in line with CDM Regulations
* Leading and coordinating the site team – technicians, engineers and subcontractors (cabling, electrical/mechanical works, delivery and lifting)
* Chairing pre‑start and regular site progress / coordination meetings with the client and issuing clear, concise minutes
* Developing and reviewing site documentation such as Construction Phase Plans, SHE plans, RAMS, waste management plans and inductions
* Carrying out site surveys to support both tenders and live project delivery
* Working collaboratively with hardware, software, protection and site engineers to ensure successful commissioning and customer acceptance
* Liaising with the Quality, Environment, Safety & Health team to embed best practice on all site activities
* Ensuring the right resources, tools, equipment and welfare are in place to deliver works safely and efficiently
* Managing site drawings and test/inspection documentation, including Installation and Test Plans (ITPs)
* Monitoring and assessing the competency of staff and contractors on site
* Supporting identification and management of scope changes affecting cost and programme
Where you'll be doing it
You’ll be based from Staffordshire with frequent travel to client sites across the UK. You’ll join a well‑established advanced systems integration business focused on operational technology and digital transformation, delivering critical projects in highly regulated environments such as energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.
What you’ll need
* Proven experience as a Site Manager on electrical and small mechanical installation projects
* Strong understanding of site installation practices and the ability to read and interpret drawings and engineering information
* Good knowledge of UK construction regulatory requirements, especially CDM Regulations 2015 and the associated roles and responsibilities
* Experience delivering electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities
* Current BS 7671 18th Edition qualification
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK
* Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent (CITB or similar)
* H&S training from recognised providers (e.g. IOSH, CITB, RoSPA, BSC) – such as manual handling, lifting operations (banksman/slinger), working at height, CDM and confined spaces
* Training in Temporary Works Coordination / Supervision
* Asbestos Awareness training
* Impressed Voltages training and an understanding of their causes and consequences
* Understanding of UK environmental and waste management legislation
* Current National Grid Competent Person status, with good knowledge of relevant National Grid procedures and standards and, ideally, previous authorisation as an SR163 (previously TP137) Site Manager
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Job Info:
* Job Title: Electrical Site Manager
* Company: Russell Taylor Group Ltd
* Location: Stoke, Staffordshire
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
* Closes: Jan 4th 2026
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