Site Manager

Force Recruitment; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Contracting Services are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.

The role will oversee daily site operations on a large civil engineering package, coordinating subcontractors, labour, plant and materials, and ensuring RAMS, drawings and quality standards are met. The project is due to commence mid-September 2026 and run for ~2 years.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering, with BESS site experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil construction including earthworks, drainage, roads and concrete works.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid; relevant construction or engineering qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors, site teams, labour, plant and materials.
• Plan and sequence construction activities, monitoring progress against the programme and working closely with the Project Manager and Site Engineers.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with RAMS, drawings, specifications and required quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship, resolve construction issues and maintain accurate site records and progress reports.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the works, supporting completion, snagging and handover.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Education

Relevant construction or engineering qualification

Job description

Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.

The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years, with a significant civil engineering package.

The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and be confident managing day-to-day site operations.

Scope of Works:

• Enabling works
• Site preparation
• Earthworks
• Drainage
• Access roads
• Hardstanding
• Equipment foundations
• Fencing foundations
• Ducting and trenching
• Reinstatement
• All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors, site teams, labour, plant and materials.
• Plan and sequence construction activities, monitoring progress against the programme and working closely with the Project Manager and Site Engineers.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with RAMS, drawings, specifications and required quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship, resolve construction issues and maintain accurate site records and progress reports.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the works, supporting completion, snagging and handover.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering, with relevant experience working on BESS sites.
• Strong understanding of civil construction, including earthworks, drainage, roads and concrete works.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid; relevant construction or engineering qualification preferred.