Electrical Site Manager

Russell Taylor Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Site Manager based in Staffordshire. This role involves managing electrical installations across a variety of sectors including energy and industrial projects. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations while leading multi-discipline teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and a thorough knowledge of UK construction law. This position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company car / allowance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Private healthcare

6.5% Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager on electrical and mechanical installation projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and engineering information.
• Good knowledge of UK construction regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage site works to meet safety, quality, time, and technical requirements.
• Lead and coordinate site team including technicians and subcontractors.
• Develop and review site documentation such as Construction Phase Plans.

Skills

Site Management

Electrical Installation

Regulatory Knowledge

Project Coordination

Team Leadership

Education

Current BS 7671 18th Edition qualification

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Job description

Vacancy Title: Electrical Site Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Staffordshire

Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING

Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum

Start Date: 2025-12-04

REF: J91986161

Contact Name: Ben Evans

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Electrical Site Manager

Are you an experienced Site Manager with an electrical background? Do you enjoy leading multi‑discipline teams on complex, safety‑critical projects? Do you want a role where you own site delivery from pre‑start to client handover?

What's in it for you

You’ll be joining a growing energy‑focused engineering business with a strong benefits package, including:

• Fantastic basic salary
• Company car / allowance
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Training and development
• 6.5% Pension scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• Private healthcare

What will you be doing?

You’ll take ownership of site delivery for Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations across the energy sector, including transmission substations, large generators and major industrial clients.

• Managing site works to meet safety, quality, time and technical specification requirements, in line with CDM Regulations
• Leading and coordinating the site team – technicians, engineers and subcontractors (cabling, electrical/mechanical works, delivery and lifting)
• Chairing pre‑start and regular site progress / coordination meetings with the client and issuing clear, concise minutes
• Developing and reviewing site documentation such as Construction Phase Plans, SHE plans, RAMS, waste management plans and inductions
• Carrying out site surveys to support both tenders and live project delivery
• Working collaboratively with hardware, software, protection and site engineers to ensure successful commissioning and customer acceptance
• Liaising with the Quality, Environment, Safety & Health team to embed best practice on all site activities
• Ensuring the right resources, tools, equipment and welfare are in place to deliver works safely and efficiently
• Managing site drawings and test/inspection documentation, including Installation and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Monitoring and assessing the competency of staff and contractors on site
• Supporting identification and management of scope changes affecting cost and programme

Where you'll be doing it

You’ll be based from Staffordshire with frequent travel to client sites across the UK. You’ll join a well‑established advanced systems integration business focused on operational technology and digital transformation, delivering critical projects in highly regulated environments such as energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

What you'll need

You’ll bring most of the following:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on electrical and small mechanical installation projects
• Strong understanding of site installation practices and the ability to read and interpret drawings and engineering information
• Good knowledge of UK construction regulatory requirements, especially CDM Regulations 2015 and the associated roles and responsibilities
• Experience delivering electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities
• Current BS 7671 18th Edition qualification
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK

Health, safety and specialist training:

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent (CITB or similar)
• H&S training from recognised providers (e.g. IOSH, CITB, RoSPA, BSC) – such as manual handling, lifting operations (banksman/slinger), working at height, CDM and confined spaces
• Training in Temporary Works Coordination / Supervision
• Asbestos Awareness training
• Impressed Voltages training and an understanding of their causes and consequences
• Understanding of UK environmental and waste management legislation
• Current National Grid Competent Person status, with good knowledge of relevant National Grid procedures and standards and, ideally, previous authorisation as an SR163 (previously TP137) Site Manager

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