Site Manager

Contract Scotland Ltd; Dounreay; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a Site Manager for HVDC Linear Civils in Caithness. The role oversees onshore civil works, manages subcontractors and direct labour, and reports progress to the client.

Accommodation is provided, with a day rate of £500 and a £40 daily allowance, on an 18-month contract starting immediately. The ideal candidate has SMSTS, CSCS, and a proven track record in similar infrastructure projects, with strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate across site

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualified with CSCS card or equivalent
• Proven track record delivering linear civils or HVDC/infrastructure projects
• Experience leading subcontractors and direct labour
• Ability to prepare RAMS, drawings, specs and client reporting
• Willingness to work remotely for the duration with accommodation provided

Responsibilities

• Delivery of linear civils along the onshore cable route including trenching, duct installation, backfilling and reinstatement
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour to meet programme, productivity and quality targets
• Represent the site in client meetings with clear progress reporting
• Prepare and review RAMS, drawings, specifications and progress reports for client submission
• Set and maintain safety standards across the site with proactive hazard management
• Coordinate with senior project management and HSEQ teams with accurate records and reporting

Skills

Strong communication skills

SMSTS qualified

Team leadership

Job description

Site Manager – HVDC Linear Civils, Caithness

£500 per day plus accommodation | £40 per day allowance on top of the day rate | 18-month contract | Immediate start for the right candidate

In the far north of Scotland, work is under way on one of the most significant HVDC transmission projects currently being delivered in the UK. We are supporting a leading global cable manufacturer with a strong track record on major Scottish infrastructure, including previous HVDC links in Caithness and the surrounding region, and we are now seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the onshore civil works.

This is a role for a manager who takes ownership of delivery — someone who plans the works, leads the teams, manages the client relationship and carries responsibility for the corridor from start to finish.

The scope

• Overall delivery of linear civils — trenching, duct installation, backfilling, reinstatement and temporary works — along the onshore cable route
• Management of subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring programme, productivity and quality are aligned throughout
• Representation of the site at client meetings, providing clear and confident reporting on progress, issues and solutions
• Preparation and review of project documentation — RAMS, drawings, specifications and progress reports — to a standard suitable for client submission
• Setting and maintaining the safety standard across the site, with RAMS actively implemented and hazards identified and addressed early
• Close coordination with senior project management and HSEQ teams, supported by accurate records and reporting

The experience we are looking for

• A track record in comparable Principal Contractor roles, managing linear civils, HVDC or similar infrastructure projects
• SMSTS qualified with a relevant CSCS card, and demonstrable training and competence at an equivalent level
• Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging at every level from site operatives to client representatives
• Previous experience preparing and reviewing project documentation in a client-facing environment
• Willingness to work remotely for the duration of the project, with accommodation provided

The terms on offer

A day rate of £500, with accommodation provided and a £40 per day allowance on top of the day rate. The contract runs for 18 months, with an immediate start available for the right candidate — a rare combination of stability and seniority on a project of genuine national significance.

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