M&E Site Manager - Substation Project

Search; Thurso; On-site; GBP 22,140,000 - 24,908,000; Full time

Job summary

Search is recruiting for an experienced M&E Site Manager to support a major transmission substation project at Dounreay West in Caithness. You will coordinate mechanical and electrical installation activities, lead supervisors and site teams, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality and cost targets.

The role requires strong leadership, planning and communication skills, and prior substation experience.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team coordination across multiple work fronts.
• Experience with safety, quality and environmental requirements on substations.
• Supervisory experience on transmission/substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead supervisors, site teams and work activities across multiple fronts.
• Work with Installation Manager and senior site management to deliver works safely and on plan.
• Ensure timely, quality delivery within cost and compliant with plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Electrical Qualification

Temp Works Coordinator

Job description

M&E Site Manager - Substation Project
Location: Dounreay West Substation, Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7RW
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: 21 September 2026
End Date: 31 January 2028
Hours: 50 hours per week - 10 hours per day
Rate: £500 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Positions: 1
Pay: CIS/LTD - £500 per day - Negotiable
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Supervisor to support a major transmission substation project at Dounreay West in Caithness.

Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead supervisors, site teams and work activities across multiple work fronts.
• Work closely with the Installation Manager and Senior Site Management team.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality and within cost.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation activities across the site.
• Plan upcoming works and ensure teams have the required engineering information, plant, materials and resources.
• Coordinate with other work parties to maintain safe and efficient working.
• Monitor programme and identify potential delays or deviations at an early stage.
• Ensure delays, disruption and issues are communicated to Site Management.
• Lead by example and ensure all site personnel comply with site rules and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality plans.
• Support the preparation and completion of project documentation.
• Ensure task cards are completed within the required timescales.
• Provide leadership and support to supervisors and wider site teams.
• Maintain effective working relationships across the project team.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a senior supervisory / lead supervisory position.
• Strong substation experience within an electricity transmission or distribution environment.
• Experience leading supervisors and multiple site teams.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Previous experience working on National Grid, SSE, SPEN or similar transmission/substation projects.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements within a substation environment.
• Apprentice trained with C&G / NVQ Level 3 in an appropriate discipline plus at least 3 years' supervisory experience, or degree qualified with relevant supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications / Tickets

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• Electrical Qualification
• Temp Works Coordinator

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Confident managing supervisors and wider site teams.
• Proactive approach to planning and problem solving.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities across multiple work fronts.
• Good IT skills, including Word and Excel.
• Positive approach to conflict resolution.
• Able to work independently while supporting the wider project team.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age