Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
Due to significant growth over the course of 2025, OCU Group have a new requirement for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Site Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing all Mechanical, Electrical and and Civils works for the project lifecycle.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Conduct initial site survey of proposed works and create job packs, highlighting and raising any areas of safety concern.
* Take responsibility for productivity, compliance, operations liaison and planning.
* Management of gangs and support teams.
* Manage subcontractors & direct labour on site.
* Conduct site meetings to discuss works / timescales, site conditions and Traffic Management requirements.
* Liaising with clients, Local Authorities and other stakeholders.
* Manage customer complaints and closeouts.
* Ensure weekly planning, track sheets, record keeping and resource bookings are up to date.
* Take responsibility for HSE improvement plans & coaching of team members.
* Conduct weekly site inspections for HSE and quality.
* Development and production of RAMS as required.
* Closeout paperwork and job pack at end of schemes.
Skills and Experience
* Previous experience in Mechanical, Electrical and MEICA works delivery.
* SMSTS qualified.
* Ability to measure and record daily progress accurately.
* Excellent knowledge of civils, shoring and deep excavations.
* Experienced in the use of Microsoft office suite.
* Strong Safety Background.
* Previous Water experience
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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