Client General Site Manager - Onshore Substation

Fluor Corp; Necton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp is seeking an Onshore Substation General Site Manager to act as the on-site Client Representative during establishment and construction of an onshore electrical substation and related works. You will support the HVDC Package Manager and coordinate interfaces across site and project teams.

Responsibilities include managing health, safety, environmental, security and pre-handover activities, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering handover documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive Site Management experience on HV substation construction projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, including HDD.
• Business-level English communication skills.
• Site-based role with regular onsite presence required.

Responsibilities

• Act as onsite Client Representative for all onshore substation construction activities.
• Support HVDC Package Manager and manage client site duties under contract.
• Drive timely resolution of site issues, risks, and interfaces through stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee health, safety, environment, security, and pre-handover maintenance activities.
• Develop understanding of project contracts, designs, consent requirements and construction plans.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, contractors, grid operators, and project leadership.
• Support commissioning and interface planning activities, including coordination with cable and transmission works.
• Prepare progress updates, risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Ensure contractor compliance with CDM and Principal Contractor obligations.
• Deliver safe and successful handover, close-out activities, and as-built documentation.

Skills

HV substation

Civil engineering

HV substation construction management

HDD

English communication

SMSTS

NEBOSH

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a leader in renewable energy are currently looking for a Onshore Substation General Site Manager who acts as the onsite Client Representative during site establishment and construction of the onshore electrical substation and associated works. Supporting the HVDC Package Manager, the role manages all site-related client responsibilities, coordinates project interfaces, and ensures effective communication across site and project teams.,

• Act as the onsite Client Representative for all onshore substation construction activities.
• Support the HVDC Package Manager and manage client site duties under the contract.
• Drive timely resolution of site issues, risks, and package interfaces through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee health, safety, environment, security, and pre-handover maintenance activities.
• Develop a strong understanding of project contracts, designs, specifications, consent requirements, and construction plans.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, contractors, grid operators, and project leadership teams.
• Support commissioning and interface planning activities, including coordination with cable and transmission works.
• Prepare progress updates, risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Ensure contractor compliance with CDM and Principal Contractor obligations.
• Deliver a safe and successful operational handover, close-out activities, and as-built documentation.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• SMSTS certification or equivalent required.
• NEBOSH or other advanced safety qualifications beneficial.

Must-Have Qualifications / Experience

• Extensive Site Management experience on HV substation construction projects.
• Proven background in civil engineering and HV substation construction management.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, including HDD.
• Business-level English communication skills.
• Site-based role with regular onsite presence required.