Electrical Site Manager

Theo James Recruitment; Washington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EMI Share Scheme (following probation)

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Volunteering Days

Flexible Working Hours

Early Finish Friday (1:30pm)

Genuine Career Progression

Job summary

The Site Manager role in Washington, Tyne & Wear leads a growing engineering team within a rapidly expanding renewable energy business. You will own design quality, technical compliance and project delivery across commercial projects, while working with senior leadership to strengthen construction-focused design controls and documentation standards.

A commercially minded electrical professional with team leadership experience will drive growth of the department and nurture future talent,

Qualifications

• Previous Site Management, Construction Management or Electrical Management experience.
• Commercial electrical background.
• Team leadership or management experience.
• Understanding of UK electrical regulations.
• DNO application experience.
• Design review and approval experience.
• Renewable energy experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing engineering team within a thriving renewable energy business.
• Oversee a team of engineers, review and approve designs, improve processes and shape the department.
• Own design quality, technical compliance and project delivery across commercial projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen construction-focused design controls and documentation standards.
• Manage DNO submissions, planning support, design reviews and construction-ready documentation.
• Drive growth of the department and nurture future engineering talent; offer progression opportunities.

Skills

Site management

Construction management

Electrical management

Team leadership

UK electrical regulations

DNO submissions

Design review & approval

Renewable energy

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager

Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits:

• EMI Share Scheme (following probation)


• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Pension Scheme


• Volunteering Days


• Flexible Working Hours


• Early Finish Friday (1:30pm)


• Genuine Career Progression

The Company:

Our client is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy business delivering commercial solar solutions across the UK. With over a decade of success and a reputation built on quality, innovation and ethical business practices, they are entering an exciting growth phase and expanding both their team and facilities.

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to lead and develop a growing engineering team within a thriving renewable energy business.

This Site Manager position combines hands‑on technical design work with team leadership responsibilities. The successful Site Manager will oversee a team of engineers, review and approve designs, improve processes and help shape the future of the department.

As Site Manager, you will take ownership of design quality, technical compliance and project delivery across commercial renewable energy projects. You will also work closely with senior leadership to introduce stronger construction‑focused design controls, documentation processes and best practice standards.

The Site Manager will manage DNO submissions, planning support, design reviews and construction‑ready documentation while ensuring projects remain practical, compliant and buildable.

This role would suit a commercially minded electrical professional who enjoys both technical problem solving and people leadership. The successful Site Manager will play a major role in growing the department and developing future engineering talent.

As the business continues its expansion, the Site Manager will benefit from genuine progression opportunities and increasing strategic influence.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous Site Management, Construction Management or Electrical Management experience.


• Commercial electrical background.


• Team leadership or management experience.


• Understanding of UK electrical regulations.


• DNO application experience.


• Design review and approval experience.


• Renewable energy experience advantageous.

Why Should You Apply?

• Shape a growing design department


• Join a thriving renewable energy sector


• Influence business processes and standards


• Gain share options through the EMI scheme


• Genuine long‑term career progression


• Hands‑on technical leadership role