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 switchgear, 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 - madeleine.jacob@turnerlovell.com / Marcus.horne@turnerlovell.com / 0207 448 1100