Description
Designer Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to join our project delivery team on a live high-voltage site based out of Norwich.
Location
Norwich, UK
Project
Live HV Site
Employment Type
Full-time, Site-based
Start Date
ASAP / Immediate start preferred
The Role
This is a key site-based leadership role, suited to someone who has delivered electrical works in live, high-risk or HV environments and understands the importance of safety, coordination, communication and programme control. The Electrical Site Manager will take immediate ownership of day-to-day site delivery, working closely with project management, engineering, commercial, quality, safety, subcontractors and client-side teams.
Responsibilities
- Managing day-to-day electrical site activities
- Leading site teams and subcontractors to deliver against programme
- Planning labour, materials, plant and site resources
- Coordinating electrical packages and interfaces with other disciplines
- Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in line with site procedures
- Maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and workmanship
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, RAMS and project documentation
- Supporting project planning, progress reporting and short-term lookaheads
- Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, QS, QA/QC and EHS teams
- Driving progress against programme and resolving site issues quicklySupporting commissioning, handover and close-out activities
- Promoting a strong safety culture across the site
Requirements
- Strong electrical site management experience, ideally within M&E contracting, HV, energy, utilities, industrial, pharmaceutical, infrastructure or mission‑critical environments.
- SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification.
- Previous experience as an Electrical Site Manager, Electrical Supervisor or Electrical Construction Manager.
- Experience working on live electrical sites, ideally including HV environments.
- Strong understanding of electrical installation, sequencing and site coordination.
- Ability to lead teams and subcontractors in a fast‑paced project environment.
- Strong safety awareness and experience working under strict site controls.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documents.
- Good planning, reporting and communication skills.
- Experience managing labour, materials, plant and work fronts.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make decisions on site.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver to programme deadlines.
Preferred Background
- Trade background or relevant electrical qualification.
- Experience with a large M&E contractor.
- HV, substation, energy, power, utilities or live infrastructure project experience.
- First Aid, ECS / CSCS or relevant site cards.
- Experience supporting commissioning and handover.
Benefits
Designer Group offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your career and contribute to a business with a strong pipeline of work across the UK, Ireland and Europe. The company values safety, technical excellence, accountability and delivery.
Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.
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