Site Manager

Advance Grid Solutions; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Advance Grid Solutions seeks an experienced Site Manager to oversee HV and BESS construction projects across the UK. You will manage day-to-day site operations, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget.

Role requires strong construction project management skills, knowledge of NEC/FIDIC contracts, and a proactive, safety-focused leadership style. A full UK driving licence and relevant certificates are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have proven site management experience on HV, BESS, utilities, power, transmission, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management and site delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of NEC/FIDIC contracts and commercial project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on BESS and HV infrastructure projects.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, company procedures, and health & safety legislation.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and programme performance.
• Maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Manage contractual obligations and support commercial performance.
• Produce accurate site records, reports, and progress updates.
• Identify risks, implement corrective actions, and elevate issues as required.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Organisation

Client relationship

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering / Construction

First Aid at Work

SMSTS

CSCS Manager Card

Tools

NEC/FIDIC contracts

Project controls

Job description

Advance Grid Solutions is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and High Voltage (HV) construction projects across the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of projects, ensuring compliance with programme, quality, commercial, and health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on BESS and HV infrastructure projects.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, company procedures, and health & safety legislation.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and programme performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Manage contractual obligations and support commercial performance.
• Produce accurate site records, reports, and progress updates.
• Identify risks, implement corrective actions, and elevate issues where required.

Essential Requirements

• Proven Site Management experience on HV, BESS, utilities, power, transmission, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management and site delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial project controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Manager Card
• First Aid at Work
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Experience working under NEC and/or FIDIC contracts

What We're Looking For

A proactive, safety-focused leader with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, client-focused, and capable of driving quality, programme, and performance across multiple workstreams.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on major renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects.