Site Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced HV Site Manager in Peterhead for a high-profile infrastructure project. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards, and manage the installation of HV plant equipment. Essential qualifications include SMSTS, First Aid, experience with National Grid or SSE, and CSCS. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. The role offers a vital position on a significant project.

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification is required.
• First Aid certification needed.
• Experience in HV site management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for the HV substation/grid connection.
• Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Manage installation and commissioning of HV plant equipment.
• Serve as point of contact for SSE site representatives.
• Ensure works meet quality standards.
• Coordinate delivery of materials and equipment.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

Experience with National Grid or SSE

CSCS

IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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