Lead Site Manager

VIQU IT; Aston-by-Stone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Lead Site Manager to oversee Protection, Control, Automation, and Electrical installations across major energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while managing diverse site teams. Responsibilities include controlling documentation, mentoring team members, and conducting site surveys. A strong background in electrical installations and CDM Regulations is essential. The role requires good communication skills and a full UK driving license with a willingness to travel.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager with electrical installation experience.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK construction safety standards.
• National Grid Competent Person with knowledge of relevant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage site installation and commissioning to standards.
• Lead mixed discipline site teams and oversee subcontractor performance.
• Chair client progress meetings and ensure clear reporting.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Good communication skills

Ability to manage pressure

Education

BS#removed#th Edition qualification

HSE training (IOSH or CITB)

Job description

Lead Site Manager

Stone, Staffordshire and UK Client Sites

Competitive Salary

VIQU have partnered with a respected market leader in the UK power sector to recruit a Lead Site Manager who will take ownership of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations across major UK energy infrastructure. You will enforce safety, quality and delivery standards while coordinating multi discipline engineering teams and subcontractors.

This role needs someone who is confident on National Grid and large industrial sites, understands CDM, and can drive installation and commissioning activity to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site installation and commissioning to required safety, quality and timeline standards
• Lead mixed discipline site teams and oversee subcontractor performance
• Control site documentation including RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and ITPs
• Chair client progress meetings and ensure clear reporting
• Conduct site surveys to support tenders and project delivery
• Maintain drawing control, welfare, tools, equipment and audits
• Mentor Site Managers and ensure best practice site delivery

Key Requirements

• Proven Site Manager with electrical installation experience
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK construction safety standards
• BS#removed#th Edition qualification
• HSE training such as IOSH or CITB
• National Grid Competent Person with knowledge of relevant procedures
• Good communication, structured working style and ability to manage pressure
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please apply now! Alternatively, you can contact Belle Hegarty directly on (url removed)

If you know someone who would be a strong fit for this Lead Site Manager role, we offer up to £1,000 for successful referrals (terms apply).