Construction Managers - HV Substation build

Construction Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) - Onshore Substation Project | Suffolk

Location:

Suffolk

Rate: £400/day (CIS or Ltd Company)

Contract Duration:
Minimum 2 Years

Start Date:

Site mobilisation from August (interviews starting imminently)

• 2 x Electrical Construction Managers
• 1 x Mechanical Construction Manager

This is a key role on a major substation programme where you will be responsible for overseeing site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standards. Although the project is not due on site until August, the client is keen to interview over the coming weeks to secure the right team ahead of mobilisation.

• Manage day‑to‑day construction activities on site.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with HSEQ standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel.
• Monitor progress against programme and report on milestones.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, particularly within regulated environments.
• Support commissioning and handover phases where required.

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager on substation, power, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong bias in either Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Experience working to strict standards, ideally within:
• National Grid
• DNOs (UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, WPD, etc.)
• Rail infrastructure environments
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• 3 Day First Aid at Work

• £400/day (flexible engagement via CIS or Ltd Company)
• Long-term, stable project (minimum 2 years)
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure scheme
• Early interview process ahead of an August start

If you're an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in regulated environments and substation builds, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss further.

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