Site Manager - Substation

Site Manager – Substation Projects

Location: Oxford, Swindon, Reading & West London
Sector: Energy / Power Transmission & Distribution
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: DOE

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in substation projects to support the delivery of ongoing and upcoming works across Oxford, Swindon, Reading and West London.

The ideal candidate will have previous SSE project experience and must have worked from a Principal Contractor perspective, with a proven track record of managing enabling works, civils and electrical installation works on substation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day site operations across substation projects, ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee enabling works, groundworks, civil engineering activities and electrical installation works.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure all site activities comply with health and safety regulations, SSE requirements and project specifications.
• Monitor progress against the programme and proactively resolve site issues.
• Manage site documentation, RAMS, permits and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate interfaces between civils and electrical installation teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and housekeeping across site operations.
• Report progress, delays and any potential risks to the Project Manager and wider delivery team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on substation or high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Previous SSE project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working from a Principal Contractor perspective.
• Strong background in enabling works, civils and electrical installation works.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing site activities from commencement through to completion.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety, RAMS, quality control and programme management.
• Relevant industry qualifications and electrical safety authorisations where required.

The Opportunity:

An excellent opportunity to join established energy infrastructure projects across Oxford, Swindon, Reading and West London, taking responsibility for site delivery across enabling works, civils and electrical installation activities.

Immediate starts are available, so candidates who are available at short notice are encouraged to apply.

If you have the relevant substation experience and have previously delivered projects from a Principal Contractor perspective, please apply with your up-to-date CV or get in touch to discuss the opportunity further

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