Currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of a major automation project on a brownfield chemical plant in Cambridge.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing on-site activities across the installation, testing, implementation and commissioning phases of the project. This will include managing electrical and automation installation works, coordinating site operations, supporting SCADA testing, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and ensuring safe, efficient execution within a live operational process plant environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor with a strong EC&I / Automation / Process Plant background and proven experience delivering works on complex industrial sites.
Key Responsibilities
The Site Manager will be responsible for:
Overseeing day-to-day site operations for the automation project
Managing and coordinating electrical and automation installation activities
Supervising subcontractors and site personnel to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with programme
Supporting and overseeing SCADA testing activities
Coordinating and witnessing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Managing the implementation phase and supporting the delivery of commissioning activities
Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with site procedures, health & safety standards and project requirements
Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to the wider project team
Acting as the key point of coordination between engineering teams, subcontractors, client representatives and site stakeholders
Managing site documentation, permits, RAMS and relevant compliance requirements
Identifying and escalating site risks, issues and delays in a timely manner
Supporting the successful integration of new automation systems into a live brownfield plant environment
Candidate Profile
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
Proven experience in a Site Manager, Site Supervisor or similar position within industrial project delivery
Strong background in electrical, controls, instrumentation and automation projects
Previous experience working on brownfield process plant, chemical, COMAH, manufacturing or similarly regulated industrial sites
Experience overseeing electrical installations, control systems works and automation packages
Good understanding of SCADA systems, testing processes and site-based validation activities
Previous involvement in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning phases
Strong awareness of working within a live operational plant environment
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate site activity effectively
Strong focus on health, safety, quality and programme delivery
Essential Experience
Site management experience on industrial / process / manufacturing projects
Experience overseeing electrical and automation installation activities
Exposure to SCADA testing, SAT and commissioning
Experience working on a brownfield site
Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors in a live plant environment
Strong understanding of site HSE requirements and permit-controlled works
Desirable Experience
Previous experience on chemical plant or process manufacturing sites
Familiarity with automation upgrade projects
Experience working on EC&I-led capital projects
Knowledge of commissioning processes within process industries
Relevant site safety qualifications such as SMSTS, SSSTS or similar
Any industry-specific tickets / site certifications relevant to process or chemical environments
Qualifications
Candidates should ideally hold some of the following:
SMSTS / SSSTS
Relevant electrical, instrumentation or engineering qualification
CSCS / ECS / appropriate site certification
First Aid / IOSH / NEBOSH (advantageous)
Contract Details
Location: Cambridge
Duration: 10 months
Start Date: Early July
Rate: Negotiable
Employment Type: Contract
Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales