An exciting opportunity has opened for a Site Manager / Electrical Installations Manager to join a fast-growing engineering services provider delivering cutting-edge projects across the UK and Europe. This role is ideal for a well-rounded professional who has progressed from electrician to supervisor to site manager, particularly within Body in White (BIW) environments.
The successful candidate will lead the on-site delivery of large-scale electrical installations for high-profile automotive production lines, overseeing project progress, installation teams, health & safety, and daily site operations. This is a great chance to step into a senior site leadership role with ongoing development and European project exposure.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
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Manage day-to-day site activities and coordinate site logistics
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Lead and support the electrical installation team across multiple sites
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Interpret and work with EPLAN electrical drawings
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Liaise with design teams to ensure project alignment and issue resolution
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Assign and monitor tasks for electricians, ensuring quality and safety
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Conduct toolbox talks and manage site health & safety protocols
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Track progress and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders
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Oversee material orders, site resources, and delivery schedules
✅ Ideal Candidate:
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3+ years of experience managing electrical installations of robotic production lines (BIW essential)
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Background in automotive manufacturing (e.g. JLR, BMW, other tier-one suppliers)
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Strong working knowledge of EPLAN and electrical design schematics
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Site leadership experience with a proven ability to deliver under pressure
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SSSTS or equivalent H&S qualification preferred
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Familiar with toolbox talks, RAMS, and daily task allocation
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Comfortable working on multi-site projects – regular travel between Birmingham and Liverpool, with potential travel across Europe (accommodation provided)
💼 What’s in it for you?
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Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE)
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Overtime paid after 40 hours/week
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Vehicle provided (van or car)
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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5% employer pension contribution
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Fully expensed travel and accommodation for site work
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Opportunity to work on prestigious automotive production projects in the UK and abroad
This role is perfect for someone ready to take the next step in their career or already operating at this level and looking for more autonomy and responsibility. If you have BIW experience, confidence leading teams, and strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, we’d love to hear from you