Site Manager

Randstad CPE; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a HV Site Manager in Peterhead for a high-profile infrastructure project. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage the installation of high voltage equipment. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in site leadership and HSE practices, along with certifications like SMSTS and First Aid. This role requires effective client liaison and quality control, making it a critical position in the project. Applications are welcome from all sections of society.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high voltage substation/grid connection projects.
• Strong commitment to HSE standards in construction environments.
• Familiarity with National Grid or SSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for HV substation and grid connection works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage installation and commissioning of high voltage equipment.
• Serve as liaison with SSE site representatives for technical issues.
• Maintain quality assurance and site documentation.
• Coordinate delivery of materials to minimize downtime.

Skills

Site Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Technical Oversight

Client Liaison

Quality Control

Resource Management

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS

IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

We are currently looking for a HV Site Manager in the Peterhead area. This is a large high profile infrastructure scheme for SSE.

This role is inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Oversee daily operations for the HV substation/grid connection works, ensuring all teams (subcontractors and direct labor) are aligned with the project schedule.

• Safety & Compliance: Act as the primary champion for Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards. Conduct site inductions, RAMS reviews, and daily briefings.

• Technical Oversight: Manage the installation and commissioning of HV plant equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and cabling systems (up to 132kV/275kV/400kV as required).

• Client Liaison: Serve as the point of contact for SSE site representatives, providing progress updates and resolving technical queries or site constraints.

• Quality Control: Ensure all works meet the "Right First Time" criteria. Maintain comprehensive site records, quality checksheets, and "As-Built" documentation.

• Resource Management: Coordinate the delivery of materials and plant equipment to ensure zero downtime.

Requirements

• SMSTS
• First Aid
• Previous experience with either National Grid or SSE
• CSCS
• IOSH/ NEBOSH

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.