Site Manager – Substation Projects | South West England
Are you looking for a Site Manager role where you will lead critical infrastructure projects across the UK’s energy network? This Site Manager opportunity offers the chance to work on high-voltage substation builds, taking ownership from start to completion while developing your leadership and technical expertise.
You will benefit from a strong salary package, long-term job security within essential infrastructure, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects. As a Site Manager, you will also have access to excellent benefits, career progression and a supportive working environment.
About the company
My client is a leading engineering services provider delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. They specialise in power, transport and utility networks, offering end-to-end solutions from design through to installation and maintenance. Their work includes major substation builds, network upgrades and infrastructure improvements supporting the UK’s energy transition.
The role and responsibilities
As a Site Manager, you will be a key part of the substation build team, delivering projects across multiple locations including Andover, Swindon and Chippenham. You will be doing:
- Coordinating and supervising construction activities from start to completion
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients on site
- Managing works on 11kV to 132kV distribution networks
- Overseeing installation of switchgear, transformers and cabling
- Supervising construction of switch houses and transformer enclosures
- Ensuring health, safety and quality standards are met at all times
You will also be responsible for:
- Managing site teams and subcontractors
- Monitoring progress against programme and budgets
- Ensuring compliance with NEC contracts
- Reporting on site performance and project milestones
Must have skills and experience
- Experience in site management or site supervision
- Strong background in substation construction projects
- Experience working on 11kV to 132kV networks
- Knowledge of switchgear, transformers and cabling installations
- Experience working on 132kV substations
- A construction or civil engineering background
- Understanding of NEC contracts
Certifications required
- Qualification in Construction, Civil or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- CITB SMSTS
- SSE Substation Entry Training
- Temporary Works Supervisor certification
It would be beneficial if you also have CAT 3 SSE Authorising certification.
Salary and benefits
- Salary dependent on experience
- 25 days holiday with option to buy more
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee benefits portal
- Free on-site parking
- Referral scheme
Additional information
You will be working full-time on-site across multiple South West locations. This Site Manager role offers excellent career progression within a growing infrastructure business and exposure to major UK energy projects.
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