Site Manager

Capula; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee critical electrical engineering projects. This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering with installation or commissioning experience. The successful candidate will lead teams, ensure compliance with safety standards, and coordinate various stakeholders. The company offers a supportive environment for professional development, including training for professional engineer status. Benefits include flexible working, private healthcare, and comprehensive holiday package.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Pension & life assurance

Private healthcare & lifestyle screening

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Hands-on installation or commissioning experience in electrical engineering.
• Understanding of site installation practices and safety standards.
• Drive to lead and motivate teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and successful delivery of electrical installations.
• Lead site teams, ensuring project quality and specifications.
• Develop and review site documentation including safety plans.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Installation or commissioning experience

Strong communication and organisational skills

Health & safety awareness training

Education

BS : 7671 18th edition qualifications

Job description

⚡ Site Manager – Electrical Engineering

Location : UK client sites

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula (part of the Dalkia Group) has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades. We deliver critical projects across energy, water, renewables, and manufacturing — working in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments.

We’re now looking for motivated individuals with an Electrical Engineering background who are ready to step up into a Site Manager role. If you’ve gained experience in electrical installation, commissioning, or project coordination and want to take the next step into leadership, this is your chance to grow with a company that values innovation, safety, and professional development.

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Support the safe and successful delivery of Protection, Control, Automation, and Electrical installations at client sites.
• Lead site teams including technicians, engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered to specification, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Chair site meetings, coordinate stakeholders, and keep projects aligned with regulatory requirements (CDM Regs).
• Develop and review site documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and safety plans.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Gain exposure to large‑scale projects in the energy sector, including transmission substations and industrial clients.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Electrical engineering background with hands‑on installation or commissioning experience.
• Understanding of site installation practices and safety standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the drive to lead and motivate teams.
• Willingness to travel to UK client sites.
• Health & safety awareness training (IOSH, CITB, RoSPA, etc.) and BS : 7671 18th edition qualifications are highly valued.

👉 If you don’t yet have full site management experience but are eager to learn, we’ll provide mentoring and support to help you grow into the role.

🎁 What We Offer

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Pension & life assurance
• Private healthcare & lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice programme
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work & green car scheme
• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and covering membership fees
• Ongoing training and mentoring to help you progress into senior site leadership

📩 How to Apply Send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] , quoting the job reference number.