Actemium E-Mobility - Construction Site Manager

VINCI; Rochester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health Shield

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Actemium UK, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Construction Site Manager to oversee on-site delivery of turnkey EV charging infrastructure projects. You will coordinate electrical, civil, and HV teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and timely completion in a fast-growing sector.

The role requires hands-on experience in electrical infrastructure construction, strong leadership, and ability to interpret drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager, Site Supervisor, or Foreman in electrical contracting, utilities, or HV/LV infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV networks, substations, and civil works.
• Experience delivering EV charging, renewable energy, or grid-connected projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM, site safety, and HV/LV procedures.
• Confident with digital systems, IT tools, and site reporting platforms.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SSSTS and ECS/CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations across EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate electrical, civil, and HV teams, including subcontractors, ICPs, and OEM suppliers.
• Manage installations of LV distribution, chargers, cable routes, ducting, foundations, switchgear, transformers, and 11/33kV connection works.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, RAMS, specifications, and DNO/ICP standards.
• Maintain detailed site records and daily progress reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to CDM regulations.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and routine safety inspections.
• Manage permits to work, HV/LV safety protocols, and isolation procedures.
• Ensure workmanship meets design intent and quality expectations.
• Review drawings, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and red‑line drawings.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for clients, DNOs/IDNOs, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Attend progress meetings and technical coordination sessions.
• Communicate site progress, risks, and issues clearly and professionally.
• Plan daily/weekly works, labour allocation, and material deliveries.
• Coordinate plant, equipment, and specialist resources to avoid delays.
• Identify risks early and escalates appropriately.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Problem solving

Safety culture

CDM knowledge

HV/LV basics

Driving licence

Reporting tools

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND

SSSTS

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

IT reporting platforms

Job description

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Package: Competitive Salary + Pension + Health Shield + Benefits

Location: South East Corridor

Construction Site Manager

The Site Manager/Site Supervisor will oversee the on-site delivery of turnkey EV charging infrastructure projects, including all associated electrical & control systems, and civil construction works. This role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while coordinating multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in electrical infrastructure construction and thrives in a dynamic, rapidly growing sector.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Delivery

• Lead day-to-day site operations across EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate electrical, civil, and HV teams, including subcontractors, ICPs, and OEM suppliers.
• Manage installations of LV distribution, chargers, cable routes, ducting, foundations, switchgear, transformers, and 11/33kV connection works.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, RAMS, specifications, and DNO/ICP standards.
• Maintain detailed site records and daily progress reporting.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to CDM regulations.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and routine safety inspections.
• Manage permits to work, HV/LV safety protocols, and isolation procedures.

Quality & Technical Oversight

• Ensure workmanship meets design intent and quality expectations.
• Review drawings, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and red‑line drawings.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary on-site contact for clients, DNOs/IDNOs, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Attend progress meetings and technical coordination sessions.
• Communicate site progress, risks, and issues clearly and professionally.

Planning & Logistics

• Plan daily/weekly works, labour allocation, and material deliveries.
• Coordinate plant, equipment, and specialist resources to avoid delays.
• Identify risks early and escalates appropriately.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience as a Site Manager, Site Supervisor, or Foreman in electrical contracting, utilities, or HV/LV infrastructure
• Strong understanding of HV/LV networks, substations, and civil works
• Experience delivering EV charging, renewable energy, or grid-connected projects
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications
• Strong leadership and subcontractor coordination skills
• Excellent knowledge of CDM, site safety, and HV/LV procedures
• Confident with digital systems, IT tools, and site reporting platforms
• Full UK driving licence
• SSSTS
• ECS/CSCS card

Desirable

• Experience working on DNO/ICP frameworks or contestable works
• SMSTS
• HV/LV authorisations or experience working under HV/LV safety rules
• Knowledge of EV charger OEM equipment and infrastructure technology
• NVQ, HNC/HND, or a relevant electrical/construction qualification
• ECS/CSCS Black Card

Personal Attributes

• A confident leader with strong communication and organisational skills
• Calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly
• Detail-driven, safety-focused, and committed to high-quality delivery
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-evolving industry

Why Actemium?

At Actemium UK, we're helping shape the future of energy and industry.
Part of VINCI Energies, we combine the strength of a global group with the agility of a local business unit.

What you can expect

• A supportive, people-focused culture where your development matters
• Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technology in a rapidly growing sector
• Real autonomy on projects and the chance to make an impact every day
• Career progression, training, and the backing of a worldwide network
• A collaborative, friendly team that values innovation and continuous improvement

Ready to Join Us?

We're building a pipeline of talent for multiple upcoming EV infrastructure projects.
If you're passionate about delivering high-impact work and want to help drive the UK's transition to cleaner transport, we'd love to hear from you.