Site manager

Role: Site Manager

Rate: £(Apply online only)/Day CIS (DOE)

Location: Melksham

Length of Contract: 12 months minimum

Want to lead major substation construction projects across the Southwest while working on critical energy infrastructure schemes?

Job Role

As Site Manager, you will oversee construction activities from initial site setup through to final completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. Acting as the principal contractor on site, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage daily site operations, maintain health and safety standards, and work closely with clients and project teams throughout the delivery process. The role will involve supervising civil and electrical works within live substation environments while ensuring quality, compliance, and programme targets are consistently achieved.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Site Manager position with a background in substation construction projects
• Experience working on 11kV to 132kV networks including switch houses, transformers, switchgear, and cabling
• Experience working within 132kV substations
• Construction or civil engineering background
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Construction, Civil, or Electrical Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• CITB SMSTS certification
• SSE Substation Entry Training
• Temporary Works Supervisor certification
• CAT 3 - SSE Authorising Certificate preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders