Site Manager

Capula; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Site Manager with an Electrical Engineering background to oversee critical installations. The role includes leading teams, ensuring project delivery to high standards, and developing site documentation. Ideal candidates are experienced in electrical installation and project coordination, with strong organizational skills. The position offers flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including holiday and healthcare provisions.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Pension & life assurance

Private healthcare

Mental health assistance programme

Support in achieving professional engineer status

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installation, commissioning, or project coordination.
• Understanding of site installation practices and safety standards.
• Health & safety awareness training (IOSH, CITB, RoSPA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Protection, Control, Automation, and Electrical installations.
• Lead site teams and ensure work is delivered to specification and on time.
• Chair site meetings and coordinate stakeholders.
• Develop and review site documentation including risk assessments.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Hands-on installation or commissioning experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

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.