Job Description:

Site Manager – 400kV Substation

Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-term opportunity
Sector: Energy / Power / Substations

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major 400kV substation project based in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in energy infrastructure and high-voltage substations, overseeing both civils and electrical installation works on a large-scale project.

You will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of civil engineering and electrical installation works across a 400kV substation project.

• Manage subcontractors, supervisors and site operatives to ensure works are completed safely and to the required standards.

• Coordinate site activities across civils and electrical packages, ensuring effective sequencing and integration of works.

• Monitor progress against the construction programme and report on key milestones.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, environmental requirements and project quality standards.

• Conduct site inspections and ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved procedures.

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, client representatives and other contractors to maintain smooth project delivery.

• Identify potential issues, resolve site-based challenges and minimise delays to the programme.

• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and relevant project documentation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager on substation or major energy infrastructure projects.

• Previous experience managing both civils and electrical installation works.

• Experience working on high-voltage substations, ideally at 400kV level or similar.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor management and site coordination.

• Excellent knowledge of health and safety procedures and quality assurance.

• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

• Available to start ASAP or at short notice.

The Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity to join a major power infrastructure project in London, playing a key role in the delivery of critical energy infrastructure.

If you have the relevant substation experience and are available for an immediate start, please apply with your CV or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.