M&E Site Manager - High Voltage

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

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure Segment are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated M&E Site Manager – High Voltage to join our friendly Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project team in Peterhead, Scotland. EGL2 is a 525kV, 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea and underground onshore transmission link with two HVDC convertor stations constructed at either end of the cable route.

The project once completed will transport green energy generated in Scotland through the EGL2 infrastructure to other parts of the UK where it is needed, providing enough electricity to power around two million homes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale engineering project that plays a key role in delivering critical infrastructure, paving the way for future renewable developments across Scotland.

Based on our Peterhead site, you’ll be at the heart of a team dedicated to making a real difference. If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues, we’d love to hear from you!

Your team

• BAM operates a flexible working policy.

Making Possible

• Manage the day-to-day site activities associated with the installation of HVDC and high-voltage primary plant.
• Supervise subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee the installation of equipment including transformers, reactors, valves, busbars, disconnectors, earth switches and associated primary plant.
• Coordinate HVDC installation activities with civil, structural, cabling and other project disciplines.
• Monitor progress against the programme and identify delays, constraints and resource requirements.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, RAMS, ITPs and manufacturer requirements.
• Lead site inspections, quality checks, walkdowns, snagging and defect close-out.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, lifting operations, access requirements and installation sequencing.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and installation documentation.
• Liaise with the client, engineering teams, subcontractors, OEM representatives and other key stakeholders.
• Support testing, pre-commissioning and handover activities to ensure systems are completed and ready for commissioning.
• Provide strong site leadership and promote a positive health, safety, quality and productivity culture.

What do you bring to the role?

The Following Are Mandatory Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience in Building Services / MEP projects / HV Substation installations , preferably >£20M value
• Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
• SMSTS and CSCS card holder
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards (e.g. 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

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.