Site Manager - BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)

RTL Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd seeks an experienced Site Manager for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Yorkshire. Immediate start available. You will lead day-to-day site activities, coordinate electrical and civils teams, and ensure works are performed safely and to schedule.

Candidates with BESS experience or background in substations, electrical infrastructure or civil projects in energy are preferred. The role offers competitive rates based on experience and potential progression across the

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager in energy/power/infrastructure sectors.
• Electrical installations background preferred, civils management also ok.
• Experience on BESS, substation, renewable energy projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a BESS project.
• Coordinate electrical installation teams, civils subcontractors and site personnel.
• Ensure all works follow health and safety requirements.
• Monitor progress and keep activities on programme.
• Review RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Liaise with project management, engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Maintain quality standards and compliance with specifications.
• Identify and resolve site issues to maintain progress.

Skills

Site management

Health & Safety

Subcontractor coordination

Electrical installations background

Tools

RAMS

Permits

Job description

Site Manager - BESS Project

Location: Yorkshire

Start Date: Immediate

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project based in Yorkshire, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a background in electrical installations or civils management who is looking to work within the growing energy and renewables sector.

Candidates with previous BESS experience would be advantageous, although we are also keen to hear from individuals with experience across substations, electrical infrastructure, power distribution or civil engineering projects within the energy sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site activities, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a BESS project.
• Coordinate electrical installation teams, civils subcontractors and site personnel.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Monitor project progress and ensure activities remain on programme.
• Review RAMS, permits and relevant site documentation.
• Liaise with project management, engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure works comply with project specifications.
• Identify and resolve site issues to maintain progress.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within the energy, power or infrastructure sectors.
• Electrical installation background preferred, but candidates with strong civils management experience will also be considered.
• Experience on BESS, substation, renewable energy or similar projects advantageous.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to work on a BESS project within the expanding energy storage sector.
• Competitive rates, dependent on experience.
• Potential for further opportunities across the energy and infrastructure sector.