EV Charging Construction Site Lead

VINCI; Rochester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health Shield

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Actemium UK, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Construction Site Manager to oversee on-site delivery of turnkey EV charging infrastructure projects. You will coordinate electrical, civil, and HV teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and timely completion in a fast-growing sector.

The role requires hands-on experience in electrical infrastructure construction, strong leadership, and ability to interpret drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager, Site Supervisor, or Foreman in electrical contracting, utilities, or HV/LV infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV networks, substations, and civil works.
• Experience delivering EV charging, renewable energy, or grid-connected projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM, site safety, and HV/LV procedures.
• Confident with digital systems, IT tools, and site reporting platforms.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SSSTS and ECS/CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations across EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate electrical, civil, and HV teams, including subcontractors, ICPs, and OEM suppliers.
• Manage installations of LV distribution, chargers, cable routes, ducting, foundations, switchgear, transformers, and 11/33kV connection works.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, RAMS, specifications, and DNO/ICP standards.
• Maintain detailed site records and daily progress reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to CDM regulations.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and routine safety inspections.
• Manage permits to work, HV/LV safety protocols, and isolation procedures.
• Ensure workmanship meets design intent and quality expectations.
• Review drawings, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and red‑line drawings.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for clients, DNOs/IDNOs, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Attend progress meetings and technical coordination sessions.
• Communicate site progress, risks, and issues clearly and professionally.
• Plan daily/weekly works, labour allocation, and material deliveries.
• Coordinate plant, equipment, and specialist resources to avoid delays.
• Identify risks early and escalates appropriately.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Problem solving

Safety culture

CDM knowledge

HV/LV basics

Driving licence

Reporting tools

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND

SSSTS

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

IT reporting platforms

Job description

Actemium UK, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Construction Site Manager to oversee on-site delivery of turnkey EV charging infrastructure projects. You will coordinate electrical, civil, and HV teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and timely completion in a fast-growing sector.

The role requires hands-on experience in electrical infrastructure construction, strong leadership, and ability to interpret drawings.