Job Title: Site Manager - HV Substation
Location: North London, United Kingdom
Rate: £400-£450 a day CIS
Duration: 8 months
Start Date: ASAP / August
Key Words: Renewable energy, ICP, BESS, 66kV, 275kV, Cable, HV, Solar PV, Substation, Cable route, Civil 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 HV Site Managers to join multiple live 33kV-132kV substation upgrade projects. This role requires someone with a strong background in either civil or M&E installation scopes depending on location, 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 construction project, including civils, HV cabling, and electrical installation works
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 both civil construction and 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 - (url removed) for more information