Electrical Site Manager

Electrical Site Manager

Location:

East of England

Contract:

12 months (with potential extension) Start: ASAP Rate: £500 - £550 per day, outside IR35 Turner Lovell is recruiting on behalf of a leading international engineering and construction contractor delivering major UK transmission infrastructure projects. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead the electrical installation works on a large-scale renewable energy project. This is a long-term contract opportunity supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure, managing the safe and efficient installation of high-voltage plant and equipment through to commissioning readiness.

The successful candidate will have a strong background delivering HV transmission projects, with experience managing large electrical installation teams and subcontractors on complex live or brownfield substation environments.

Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day management of all electrical installation activities on a major substation project. Manage site supervisors, electrical installers and specialist subcontractors, overseeing teams of up to 65 personnel. Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, programme and quality requirements. Supervise the installation of EHV primary plant including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, busbar systems, GIS/AIS equipment and associated HV cable systems.

Coordinate daily activities with construction, engineering, commissioning and HSE teams. Ensure compliance with all project procedures, RAMS, permits, quality documentation and client standards. Monitor installation progress, identify programme risks and implement recovery plans where required. Maintain strong relationships with the client, project management team and key stakeholders throughout project delivery. Support commissioning readiness through completion of inspection records, quality documentation and handover packages.

Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation.

Role Responsibilities:

Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager delivering 400kV or 275kV transmission substation projects. Strong understanding of HV electrical installation methodologies and transmission standards. Experience managing large site teams, supervisors and specialist subcontractors on complex infrastructure projects. Knowledge of primary plant installation including transformers, GIS/AIS switch gear, circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs and HV cable systems. Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, quality assurance and commissioning interfaces.

SMSTS (or equivalent) essential. CSCS card. NEBOSH Construction Certificate and/or CCNSG Safety Passport desirable. Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) preferred. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. If you are available for your next contract and interested in working on major UK energy projects, please apply or contact:
Maddie Jacob or Marcus Horne - / /