Power Utilities Site Lead: BESS & Substations

Matchtech Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and Fuel card

Accommodation and expenses coveredwhen

25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension contribution 3:5 %

Job summary

Matchtech Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Manager for a permanent role supporting BESS, HV and substation construction projects. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality and delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires significant site management experience, ICP/DNO project knowledge, SMSTS/NRSWA, and strong planning and reporting skills. You will coordinate engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders, maintain CDM compliance, and drive

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Site Manager within power utilities, renewables, HV or electrical infrastructure.
• Demonstrable experience delivering BESS, substation or similar engineering construction projects.
• Strong understanding of ICP / DNO projects - Civils, Cable Laying, Jointing, Substation Installation
• SMSTS and NRSWA certification or relevant working knowledge
• Good understanding of project management principles, construction programmes and critical path analysis
• Strong awareness of health and safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Excellent written, verbal, reporting and customer-facing communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities across BESS, HV and substation projects
• Coordinate site personnel, engineers, subcontractors and supporting functions
• Maintain compliance with CDM obligations, NRSWA requirements and current health and safety legislation
• Monitor project programmes, critical path activities, milestones, resources and deliverables
• Ensure works comply with approved designs, quality procedures and regulatory requirements
• Manage project reporting, quality assurance, stakeholder communication and site documentation
• Monitor cost, scope and commercial obligations, escalating change events and contractual risks appropriately
• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, asset owners and project stakeholders

Skills

Site management

Construction management

Health & safety

Communication

Project planning

Job description

Matchtech Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Manager for a permanent role supporting BESS, HV and substation construction projects. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality and delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires significant site management experience, ICP/DNO project knowledge, SMSTS/NRSWA, and strong planning and reporting skills. You will coordinate engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders, maintain CDM compliance, and drive