Construction Manager – Battery Storage Ops (Accommodation)

Adecco; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Scotland. The role is based in Coldstream with accommodation provided and a 10-month contract.

Expect 8–10 hour days, with occasional longer hours and overtime, on a site-handling assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical background and proven management of multiple contractors on large-scale projects, ensuring health and safety compliance and on-time

Qualifications

• Proven construction management experience in utilities, energy, or infrastructure.
• Strong experience in electrical installation projects.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• Experience with 400kV connections is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor site progress, identify and resolve issues, and provide updates to the project team.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Ensure construction activities align with designs, specs, and requirements.
• Support engineering teams with construction methodologies and programmes.
• Maintain site documentation, inspections, permits, briefings, and records.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture on site.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments with corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed site diaries and progress records.
• Assist commissioning and handover with testing records and as-built docs.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical installations

BESS projects

CDM/HSE knowledge

Stakeholder management

Site documentation

Health and safety

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Construction degree (HND/BSc)

Job description

Adecco is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Scotland. The role is based in Coldstream with accommodation provided and a 10-month contract.

Expect 8–10 hour days, with occasional longer hours and overtime, on a site-handling assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical background and proven management of multiple contractors on large-scale projects, ensuring health and safety compliance and on-time