M&E Substation Site Manager — Long-Term On-Site Role

Search Consultancy Ltd; Little Wymondley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £500/day CIS

Long-term, ongoing contract

National Grid substation project

Site-based M&E delivery role

Job summary

We are recruiting an experienced M&E Site Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical works on a National Grid substation project at Wymondley. The role involves coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The successful candidate will oversee M&E packages in a high-voltage environment, read technical drawings, and deliver works in line with project specs and National Grid procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold National Grid Person ticket (essential).
• SMSTS certificate (essential).
• Relevant mechanical and/or electrical qualifications.
• Valid CSCS card or CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Proven experience managing M&E works on substations/high-voltage projects.
• Knowledge of RAMS, permits to work and quality procedures.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
• Ability to read technical drawings and project documents.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day mechanical and electrical site activities within a National Grid substation environment.
• Oversee the installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of M&E systems and associated substation equipment.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site operatives, engineers and specialist installation teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all activities comply with National Grid safety rules, site procedures, permits to work and relevant electrical safety requirements.
• Monitor project progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and ensure all site personnel understand and follow approved working procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, safety briefings and regular progress meetings.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, engineers and client representatives to coordinate interfaces between M&E, civils and other construction packages.

Skills

National Grid ticket

SMSTS

Strong communication

Leadership

Reading drawings

RAMS understanding

Education

Mechanical qualification

Electrical qualification

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced M&E Site Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical works on a National Grid substation project at Wymondley. The role involves coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The successful candidate will oversee M&E packages in a high-voltage environment, read technical drawings, and deliver works in line with project specs and National Grid procedures.