Construction Site Manager

Jobtailor

Tees Valley

On-site

GBP 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced on-site Construction Manager for a 200MW BESS project at Hartlepool, UK. Lead day-to-day activities, ensure safe, high-quality delivery, coordinate contractors and oversee civil, electrical and mechanical installations.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, managing NCRs, ensuring CDM RAMS PTW compliance, and driving handover documentation. Requires driving license and willingness to travel; SMSTS/NEBOSH desirable.

Qualifications

Must have site-based delivery experience on UK energy infrastructure with exposure to BESS and/or HV BOP works.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing across civils, electrical and controls/SCADA.
Knowledge of CDM 2015, RAMS, PTW and contractor management.
High-quality reporting and evidence-based completion sign-off mindset.
Confident communication skills, including challenging poor practice safely and professionally.

Responsibilities

Manage all day-to-day on-site construction activities for the project.
Enforce health, safety and environmental compliance across the site.
Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors and trades.
Oversee civil, electrical and mechanical installations across BESS and BOP works.
Monitor milestones, progress, productivity and programme status; mitigate delays.
Drive punch-list closure and handover documentation, including as-builts and O&M records.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder coordination

On-site leadership

Effective communication

Risk management

Education

Engineering or electrical qualification (apprenticeship/HNC/HND/degree)

Tools

SCADA

Construction management software

QHSE reporting tools

Risk-register systems

Interface logs

Job description

Manage all day-to-day on-site construction activities for a 200MW/800MWh BESS project
Ensure safe, efficient, high-quality delivery in line with design specifications, programme requirements and construction best practices
Enforce health, safety and environmental compliance across the site
Act as the primary on-site contact for project managers, engineers and stakeholders
Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and trades with the Principal Contractor
Manage site planning, sequencing, logistics, access, materials, plant and resources
Oversee civil, electrical and mechanical installations across BESS and BOP works
Monitor milestones, daily progress, productivity, quality and programme status; mitigate delays
Lead site briefings, inspections, audits and watching briefs; address risks and non-conformances
Verify compliance with CDM arrangements, RAMS, SSOW and PTW
Oversee high-risk activities and BESS-specific safety controls, including thermal runaway mitigation, fire systems and emergency response
Verify work against IFC drawings, specifications, ITPs, hold points and OEM requirements
Raise and track NCRs and drive corrective actions
Manage interfaces between EPC, BESS OEM, BOP contractors, transmission operator, commissioning teams and third parties
Support change control and elevate risks and commercial impacts
Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, SAT coordination, system integration and energisation readiness
Drive punch-list closure and handover documentation, including as-builts, O&M manuals, training records and completion dossiers
Maintain an audit-ready site and support landowner, community and planning‑condition compliance
Produce daily site diaries, weekly progress/QHSE reports, interface logs, risk‑register inputs, constraints trackers, punch lists and handover dossiers

Requirements

Proven site-based delivery experience on UK energy infrastructure with exposure to BESS and/or HV BOP works
Strong understanding of construction sequencing across civils, electrical and controls/SCADA
Knowledge of CDM 2015, RAMS, PTW and contractor management
High-quality reporting and evidence-based completion sign-off mindset
Confident communication skills, including challenging poor practice safely and professionally
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Experience reviewing QMP and ITP documentation and raising NCRs
Engineering or electrical qualification at apprenticeship, HNC, HND or degree level, or equivalent experience
CSCS/ECS certification as applicable
Direct BESS OEM package experience desirable
SMSTS/SSSTS and IOSH/NEBOSH desirable
Familiarity with transmission operator interface processes and grid compliance, including G99, desirable
AP/SAP experience desirable
Practical safety and risk‑management approach
Ability to influence, coach and engage teams across all levels
Proactive, detail‑oriented approach with strong follow‑through
Commitment to continuous improvement and an open, learning culture
Strong written and verbal communication skills
First Aid at Work preferred
Full-time availability at the Hartlepool site, with flexibility for extended hours during critical works, commissioning and energisation windows

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing on‑site construction activities for BESS projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while coordinating effectively with various stakeholders. Proficient in construction sequencing, quality reporting, and risk management, with a strong focus on delivering projects on time and within specifications.

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