M&E Site Manager Job Title: Site Manager Location: Essex, United Kingdom Rate: £400 a day CIS Duration: 4 months Start Date: ASAP / August Key Words: Renewable energy, ICP, BESS, 66kV, 275kV, Cable, HV, Solar PV, Substation, Cable route, electrical installation, Groundworks, UKPN, DNO authorisations Turner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of a leading major renewable energy infrastructure company delivering grid and substation projects across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a live 132kV substation upgrade project in Essex. This role requires someone with a strong background in M&E installation scopes, ideally within a substation or major infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing the day-to-day site operations and lead the construction phase with a focus on safety, coordination, and programme delivery. Responsibilities: Manage all site activities for a live substation installation project Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, internal teams, and site logistics Conduct site inductions, Toolbox Talks, and daily briefings Maintain and update Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) Oversee progress in line with construction programme and report to the Senior Project Manager Drive a strong health and safety culture across site activities Manage site documentation, permits, labour records, and quality control systems Ensure interface coordination between civil works and M&E installations Support project close-out, testing, commissioning, and handover process Requirements: SMSTS, CSCS, UKPN Substation Entry BESC, First Aid, TWS and Manual Handling (essential) Experience managing UK substation or renewable energy infrastructure projects (ideally 33kV-275kV) Strong understanding of HV electrical scopes Knowledge of HSE regulations and enforcement on site Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management Comfortable managing work to tight deadlines and within agreed budget This is an excellent opportunity to join a critical grid infrastructure project and lead site delivery for a high-profile renewable energy scheme. If you are ready for your next challenge and available at short notice, please apply or contact Marcus Horne -