Site Manager

DCS Recruitment Limited; Wick; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Engineering is recruiting experienced Site Managers (Mechanical & Electrical) and Site Managers (PC Rep / General) to lead site teams on major high-voltage transmission, substation and power infrastructure construction projects across the UK.

We have an urgent live requirement in Highlands / North of Scotland for a long-term contract with 70+ weeks starting immediately. 50-hour weeks, outside IR35, UK-wide opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisor/management experience on ESI or heavy industrial construction sites.
• M&E background with an electrical qualification.
• SMSTS, CSCS / CCNSG, IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supervisors, sub-contractors, and work teams on behalf of the Senior Site Manager/Project Manager.
• Drive site progress to meet Time, Quality and QEHS standards.
• Enforce Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality plans across complex substation environments.

Skills

Site leadership

Electrical knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship

Degree in Engineering/related

Job description

Site Managers (M&E) & Site Managers (PC Rep) - Substation & Power Infrastructure Projects

Location: Multiple UK Sites - Immediate Live Vacancy: Caithness / Highlands Region

Positions: Contract Roles Available

Daily Rates: £400 - £550 per day (LTD / Umbrella / PAYE - dependent on-site scope, qualifications, and deployment terms)

Working Pattern: Standard 50-hour weeks (10 hours per day, Monday-Friday)

Contract Status: Outside IR35The Opportunity

DCS Engineering is recruiting experienced Site Managers (Mechanical & Electrical) and Site Managers (PC Rep / General) to lead site teams on major high-voltage transmission, substation, and power infrastructure construction projects across the UK.

IMMEDIATE LIVE REQUIREMENT

We have an urgent long-term role (70+ weeks) starting immediately in Highlands / North of Scotland:

Scope

M&E background with an Electrical qualification, Temporary Works, SMSTS, and CSCS.

We are also hiring for several upcoming major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate supervisors, sub-contractors, and work teams on behalf of the Senior Site Manager / Project Manager.
• Drive site work ensuring project milestones are met to Time, Quality, and QEHS standards.
• Enforce site Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality plans.
• Manage multi-party work teams to ensure safe and efficient progress across complex substation environments.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Background & Qualifications

Education / Experience: Apprentice-trained / NVQ Level 3 with 3+ years' supervisor/management experience, OR Degree-qualified with 2+ years' supervisor experience on ESI (Electricity Supply Industry) or heavy industrial construction sites (Substations, Power Generation, Oil & Gas).

Core Safety & Management Certifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS Card / CCNSG Safety Passport
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH
• Temporary Works coordinator/supervisor experience
• Manual Handling, Working at Height, Fire Safety Awareness, First Aid

High-Demand Client / Site Tickets

• SSE / Scottish Power / National Grid Person (BESC)
• National Grid Competent Person (NSI6 / NSI8)
• Experience on SPEN or SSE transmission networks

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