Electrical Substation Site Manager | HV Projects

Iberdrola SA; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension with company match up to 10%

Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance 4x salary

Private medical insurance

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking an experienced Site Manager (Electrical) to lead critical substation construction projects across Central and Southern Scotland. You will oversee contractor performance, ensure safety and quality, and drive delivery on schedule and budget.

The role requires commuting to sites across East Coast, Central Belt, Borders, Glasgow, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, with a salary up to £62,425 and a strong benefits package, including substantial overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on substation experience in transmission or distribution sectors.
• Experience with live electrical environments and NEC/engineering interfaces.
• Ability to interpret drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor performance on site and ensure safety, quality and schedule.
• Monitor progress against plans and delivery milestones.
• Provide technical site leadership during construction and commissioning.
• Review construction methods for alignment with designs.
• Manage work packages, site records, inspections and QA documentation.
• Support commercial management by tracking time, cost and productivity.
• Build relationships with contractors and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Electrical substations experience

High‑voltage projects

Contractor management

Live substation environments

Primary plant & protection systems

Electrical drawings & schematics

Site safety leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

SMSTS qualification

First Aid certification

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SP Energy Networks is seeking an experienced Site Manager (Electrical) to lead critical substation construction projects across Central and Southern Scotland. You will oversee contractor performance, ensure safety and quality, and drive delivery on schedule and budget.

The role requires commuting to sites across East Coast, Central Belt, Borders, Glasgow, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, with a salary up to £62,425 and a strong benefits package, including substantial overtime opportunities.