High Voltage M&E Site Lead – HVDC Grid Project

BAM UK & Ireland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Travel allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

8% pension contributions

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland’s Infrastructure Segment seeks an enthusiastic M&E Site Manager – High Voltage for the EGL2 project in Peterhead, Scotland. You will lead day-to-day HV installation activities, coordinate with multiple disciplines and ensure safe, high-quality delivery on a 525kV HVDC links project.

You’ll oversee plant installation (transformers, busbars, disconnectors), supervise subcontractors, and liaise with clients and OEMs while driving a strong health and safety and productivity culture

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in Building Services / MEP projects / HV Substation installations, preferably >£20M value
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards (IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671 – 18th Edition)
• Ability to read and interpret technical and construction drawings
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven track record in QA/QC, inspections, and defect close-out
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Organised, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities on site

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities for installation of HVDC and high-voltage primary plant
• Supervise subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, quality delivery
• Oversee installation of equipment including transformers, reactors, valves, busbars, disconnectors
• Coordinate HVDC installation with civil, structural, cabling and other disciplines
• Monitor progress, identify delays and resource needs
• Ensure works follow drawings, RAMS, ITPs and manufacturer requirements
• Lead site inspections, QA checks, walkdowns and defect close-out
• Coordinate deliveries, lifts, access, and installation sequencing
• Maintain site records and progress reports
• Liaise with client, engineering teams, subcontractors and OEMs
• Support testing, pre-commissioning and handover activities
• Provide strong site leadership and promote health, safety, quality culture

Skills

SMSTS & CSCS

Read drawings

QA/QC

Leadership & communication

Organised / multitasking

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland’s Infrastructure Segment seeks an enthusiastic M&E Site Manager – High Voltage for the EGL2 project in Peterhead, Scotland. You will lead day-to-day HV installation activities, coordinate with multiple disciplines and ensure safe, high-quality delivery on a 525kV HVDC links project.

You’ll oversee plant installation (transformers, busbars, disconnectors), supervise subcontractors, and liaise with clients and OEMs while driving a strong health and safety and productivity culture