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Freelance Site Manager

Job in Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Recruit 4 Construction Ltd
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Site Manager, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 400 - 420 GBP Daily GBP 400.00 420.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SITE MANAGER – HIGH-VOLTAGE SUBSTATION PROJECT

Are you an experienced No.1 Site Manager with a proven background delivering high-voltage substation and civil engineering projects?

Recruit 4 Construction is searching for an accomplished Site Manager to take responsibility for a major live substation project in West Fife. This is a technically demanding position involving extensive civil engineering, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and high-voltage cable installation.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within live high-voltage substations and possess the technical knowledge, leadership skills and drive required to deliver a complex project safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard.

The Project

The scope of works includes:

* Excavation and associated civil engineering works

* Construction of reinforced concrete structures

* Installation of prefabricated steel structures

* Duct proving and preparation

* Installation of 132kV cabling

* Fibre installation

* Scaffolding coordination

* Cable terminations and jointing

* High-voltage testing

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

* Proven experience operating as the No.1 Site Manager on comparable projects

* Extensive experience within live high-voltage substations

* A strong civil engineering subcontractor background

* Substantial experience of cable installation at 132kV or above

* The ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and project delivery

* Confidence communicating with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners

* Experience producing high-quality RAMS

* Experience preparing programmes and short-term lookaheads using Microsoft Project

* Strong knowledge of quality assurance, inspection and test plans

* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project

* A proactive, organised and delivery-focused approach

Qualifications and Authorisations

Ideally, applicants will hold:

* HNC in Civil Engineering or a comparable qualification

* SMSTS

* Three-Day First Aid

* EUSR

* Temporary Works Supervisor

* Relevant high-voltage competent-person authorisations

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take control of a substantial high-voltage infrastructure project with the potential to develop into a longer-term contract. You will be joining a technically capable delivery team and playing a key role in the safe and successful completion of the project.

If you have the required live-substation and 132kV experience, apply today with your current CV. All applications will be handled in confidence.

Recruit 4 Construction acts as an employment business in relation to temporary vacancies and an employment agency in relation to permanent vacancies
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