Job Description
🏗 Site Manager – Substation Projects (South West)
📍 Location: South West England
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🚗 Benefits: Company Car | Private Medical | Pension | Discounts & More
Are you ready to power the UK's energy future? We're recruiting a Site Manager to join our Substation Build Team, delivering vital infrastructure projects on SSEN's 11kV to 132kV Distribution Network. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of substation builds and refurbishments across the South West, working on switch houses, transformer enclosures, cabling, and more.
🔧 What You'll Do
* Manage day-to-day site operations, including operatives and subcontractors
* Act as Principal Contractor and main liaison for client representatives
* Develop and implement Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements & Risk Assessments
* Identify training needs and ensure team competency on high-voltage sites
* Coordinate procurement and manage site records, variations, and documentation
* Serve as Temporary Works Supervisor where required
* Ensure compliance with all legislation and internal procedures
* Lead planning, scheduling, and reporting across multiple substation sites
* Monitor and audit subcontractors and ensure quality delivery
* Compile As-Built documentation for final handover
* Support the Senior Team with additional project needs as required
🎓 What You’ll Bring
Required:
* HNC / Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
* CITB Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
* Substation Entry (SSE) certification up to 132kV
* Temporary Works Supervisor qualification
* Previous experience in HV substation environments
* Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts
* Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation
* Competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
* Full UK Driving Licence
🎯 Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a team trusted to deliver complex substation and energy infrastructure projects across the UK. From design through to commissioning and handover, we support the energy transition with innovative solutions and expert delivery.
💼 Benefits
* Company Car
* Private Medical Insurance
* Company Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Gym Membership
* Health & Wellbeing Programme
* Free & On-Site Parking
* Employee Discounts
* Referral Programme