Site Manager – LV/HV Power & EV Infrastructure Projects
Salary – £50,000 – £55,000 DOE + Van, Fuel card, Laptop, Phone
Location – North East & South West
Travel Expenses Covered
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the successful delivery of LV/HV electrical infrastructure and EV charging hub projects across Scotland and the UK.
This role is ideally suited to someone with proven experience managing large-scale EV charging hub construction projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary site teams, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations, utility construction, civil and electrical coordination, and DNO/ICP interfaces within live operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day site operations for LV/HV electrical and EV infrastructure projects
- Coordinating electrical, civil, and subcontractor activities across multiple workstreams
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements
- Enforcing compliance with CDM 2015, HSEQ policies, and client procedures
- Producing and reviewing RAMS, permits, and site documentation
- Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
- Liaising with DNOs, ICPs, clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders
- Coordinating utility diversions, cable installations, substations, and EV charger installations
- Monitoring project progress, quality standards, and workforce productivity
- Managing temporary works, traffic management, and public interface issues
- Supporting commissioning and energisation activities alongside authorised personnel
- Reporting on project progress, delays, risks, and commercial impacts
- Assisting project delivery teams with planning, logistics, and resource coordination
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates should have:
- SMSTS qualification (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- Strong understanding and practical application of CDM Regulations 2015
- Proven experience managing LV/HV electrical infrastructure projects
- Proven experience delivering large-scale EV charging hub construction projects
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary contractors and subcontractors
- Strong knowledge of utility construction and DNO/ICP environments
- Experience managing health & safety compliance on live construction sites
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Desirable Experience & Certifications
The following would be advantageous:
- Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor qualification
- NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualification
- EUSR SHEA Power certification
- NRSWA Supervisor qualification
- First Aid at Work certification
- Experience working on DNO framework projects
- Experience delivering BESS, renewable energy, or wider infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and programme management
Qualifications
Typical qualifications may include:
- SMSTS
- CSCS Management Card
- NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management (desirable)
- CDM 2015 awareness or training
- Utility or electrical engineering related qualifications
Key Skills & Attributes
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Excellent planning and coordination skills
- Strong commercial and programme awareness
- High standards of health & safety management
- Ability to manage fast-paced, multi-contractor environments
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Professional client-facing communication skills
Typical Project Experience
Candidates should ideally have experience delivering:
- LV/HV cable installation and utility infrastructure works
- Substation and feeder pillar installations
- EV charging hubs and rapid charging infrastructure
- Large-scale commercial or public EV charging schemes
- Civil and electrical coordination works
- DNO interface management and energisation planning
- Live operational environments and phased delivery programmes
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and EV projects across the UK. You will be part of a professional and growing team delivering critical energy and transport infrastructure within a fast-evolving sector.
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