Electrical Site Lead - New Build Residential

Vertu FM; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Vertu FM is seeking an Electrical Site Manager to oversee a live electrical installation on a new-build residential development in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role is site-based, permanent and full-time, with 37.5 hours per week.

You will manage direct Labour, subcontractors, and deliveries, ensure safety and quality, coordinate drawings and programme, and support testing and handover with the Project Manager. Salary £50,000–£60,000 DOE plus car allowance and benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification and ECS/CSCS site-management card.
• Experience as Electrical Site Manager or similar within M&E/construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, drawings, site delivery and relevant standards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Residential new-build electrical project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical installation works on a live construction project.
• Coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, other trades, materials and deliveries.
• Manage site activities against drawings, specifications, programme and quality requirements.
• Lead site Health & Safety activities, toolbox talks and RAMS compliance.
• Monitor progress, raise technical queries and escalation programme or coordination risks.
• Carry out quality inspections, snagging and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports and progress updates.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover and communication with the Project Manager.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Electrical Installations

Drawings

Site delivery

Standards

Subcontractor supervision

Multi-trade coordination

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation/Electrical Engineering

SSSTS/SMSTS qualification

ECS/CSCS site-management card

Job description

Vertu FM is seeking an Electrical Site Manager to oversee a live electrical installation on a new-build residential development in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role is site-based, permanent and full-time, with 37.5 hours per week.

You will manage direct Labour, subcontractors, and deliveries, ensure safety and quality, coordinate drawings and programme, and support testing and handover with the Project Manager. Salary £50,000–£60,000 DOE plus car allowance and benefits.